South Elgin, Illinois · ZIP 60177

South Elgin — ZIP 60177

South Elgin (60177) scores 67/100 — Fair 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 $381K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

Tap a tab to compare 60177 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

Avg reading proficiency26%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$381K

Median rent$2,192/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Elgin, IllinoisElginZIP 60123

54▼13 vs here

Elgin, IllinoisElginZIP 60120

55▼12 vs here

Wayne, IllinoisWayneZIP 60184

72▲5 vs here

Elgin, IllinoisElginZIP 60124

60▼7 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$381K

Median Rent

$2,192/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,736

Violent Crime

280

Property Crime

1,456

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kane 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.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

	Grades
South Elgin High School	09–12	2,665	Not reported	30%
Kenyon Woods Middle School	07–08	873	Not reported	22%
Clinton Elem School	PK–06	596	Not reported	22%
Fox Meadow Elementary School	PK–06	577	Not reported	21%
Corron Elementary School	KG–05	487	Not reported	50%
Willard Elem School	KG–06	370	Not reported	11%

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.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

24,030

Median Income

$126K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

39 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60177 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 60177 has a school score of 52/100. 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 60177 is approximately $381K. 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 60177 in South Elgin has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.