Question 1

Is 60073 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60073 in Round Lake has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Round Lake city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60073 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60073?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60073 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60073. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60073 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Round Lake. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60073?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60073 is approximately $275K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60073 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60073 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 60073 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60073 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Round Lake. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 60073 scores similarly to the middle tier of Round Lake neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Round Lake — ZIP 60073

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Avon Center Elem School	KG–04	—	—	—
Park East School	KG–04	—	—	—
Park West School	05–08	—	—	—
Indian Hill Elem School	03–05	—	—	—
Round Lake Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Raymond Ellis Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Round Lake Beach Elem School	KG–02	—	—	—
Round Lake Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Village Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
W J Murphy Elem School	KG–02	—	—	—
Magee Middle School	06–08	—	—	—