Question 1

Is 61771 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61771 in Secor has a crime score of 70/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 61771 among the safer ZIP codes in the Secor metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 61771?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61771 has a school score of 61/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 61771 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Secor district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 61771 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 61771?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 61771 is approximately $128K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 61771 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 61771 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 61771 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61771 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Secor. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 61771 scores similarly to the middle tier of Secor 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.

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