Washington, Illinois · ZIP 61571

Washington — ZIP 61571

Washington (61571) scores 52/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Higher 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 $240K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$240K

Median rent$1,511/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

$240K

Median Rent

$1,511/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,000

Violent Crime

307

Property Crime

1,693

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tazewell 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
Washington Comm High School	09–12	1,399	Not reported	45%
Central Primary Sch	PK–04	700	Not reported	47%
Central Intermediate Sch	05–08	649	Not reported	67%
Lincoln Grade School	PK–04	442	Not reported	47%
Washington Middle School	05–08	378	Not reported	40%
Beverly Manor Elementary School	04–08	315	Not reported	10%
J L Hensey Elem School	PK–03	262	Not reported	12%

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

24,544

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

40.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61571 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 61571 has a school score of 60/100. 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 61571 is approximately $240K. 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 61571 in Washington has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.