Question 1

Is 60077 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60077 in Skokie has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 60077 among the safer ZIP codes in the Skokie metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60077?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60077 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60077. 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, 60077 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Skokie. 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 60077?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60077 is approximately $372K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60077 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60077 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 60077 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60077 has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Skokie area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Skokie metro, so the score reflects how 60077 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 81 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

Skokie — ZIP 60077

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Fairview South Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Niles North High School	09–12	—	—	—
Niles West High School	09–12	—	—	—
Jane Stenson School	KG–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Jr High School	06–08	—	—	—
Madison Elem School	PK–02	—	—	—