Ottawa, Illinois · ZIP 61350

Ottawa — ZIP 61350

Ottawa (61350) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $213K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg reading proficiency29%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$213K

Median rent$1,351/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$213K

Median Rent

$1,351/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

570

Violent Crime

111

Property Crime

459

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for La Salle County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ottawa Township High School	09–12	1,223	Not reported	25%
Wallace Elem School	PK–08	420	Not reported	32%
Lincoln Elem School	PK–04	387	Not reported	17%
McKinley Elem School	PK–04	364	Not reported	57%
Shepherd Middle School	07–08	353	Not reported	25%
Central Intermediate School	05–06	339	Not reported	22%
Jefferson Elem School	PK–04	304	Not reported	27%
Rutland Elem School	PK–08	70	Not reported	35%
Deer Park C C Elem School	KG–08	44	Not reported	25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,999

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61350 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 61350 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61350 is approximately $213K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 61350 in Ottawa has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.