Sandwich, Illinois · ZIP 60548

Sandwich — ZIP 60548

Sandwich (60548) scores 78/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower 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 $330K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$330K

Median rent$1,123/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

$330K

Median Rent

$1,123/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,493

Violent Crime

164

Property Crime

1,329

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for DeKalb 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
Sandwich Community High School	09–12	560	Not reported	27%
Sandwich Middle School	06–08	420	Not reported	31%
Herman E Dummer	04–05	275	Not reported	39%
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School	PK–03	226	Not reported	45%
Prairie View Elem School	PK–03	221	Not reported	55%
W W Woodbury Elem School	PK–03	170	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

11,233

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60548 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 60548 has a school score of 59/100. 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 60548 is approximately $330K. 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 60548 in Sandwich has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. 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.