Question 1

Is 60174 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60174 in Saint Charles has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Saint Charles city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60174 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 60174?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60174 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60174. 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, 60174 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Saint Charles. 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 60174?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60174 is approximately $430K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60174 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60174 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 60174 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60174 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Saint Charles. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 60174 scores similarly to the middle tier of Saint Charles 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.

Saint Charles — ZIP 60174

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Wredling Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Anderson Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Davis Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Munhall Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Richmond Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
St Charles East High School	09–12	—	—	—
Thompson Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Wild Rose Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Early Childhood Program	PK–PK	—	—	—