Waukegan, Illinois · ZIP 60085

Waukegan — ZIP 60085

Waukegan (60085) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Waukegan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $239K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100

Avg reading proficiency12%

Schools nearby16

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$239K

Median rent$1,724/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

$239K

Median Rent

$1,724/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,613

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

4,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake 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
Waukegan High School	09–12	4,186	Not reported	7%
John R Lewis Middle School	06–08	721	Not reported	19%
Miguel Juarez Middle School	06–08	651	Not reported	4%
Robert E Abbott Middle School	06–08	585	Not reported	9%
Glenwood Elementary School	KG–05	577	Not reported	7%
LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr	KG–08	519	Not reported	27%
Carman-Buckner Elem School	PK–05	509	Not reported	9%
North Elem School	PK–05	498	Not reported	8%
Edith M Smith Middle School	06–08	493	Not reported	12%
Glen Flora Elem School	PK–05	476	Not reported	13%
Whittier Elem School	KG–05	438	Not reported	10%
Lyon Magnet Elementary School	KG–05	430	Not reported	8%
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School	KG–05	395	Not reported	22%
Washington Elem School	KG–05	384	Not reported	6%
Hyde Park Elem School	KG–05	295	Not reported	12%
Early Learning Center	PK–PK	221	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

72,763

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60085 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 60085 has a school score of 42/100. 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 60085 is approximately $239K. 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 60085 in Waukegan has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.