West Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60185

West Chicago — ZIP 60185

West Chicago (60185) scores 66/100 — 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 $397K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg reading proficiency23%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100

Typical home value$397K

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

$397K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,505

Violent Crime

395

Property Crime

4,110

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for DuPage 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
West Chicago Comm High School	09–12	2,040	Not reported	19%
Leman Middle School	06–08	1,048	Not reported	15%
Norton Creek Elementary School	KG–05	479	Not reported	69%
Gary Elementary School	KG–05	425	Not reported	12%
Wegner Elementary School	KG–05	384	Not reported	12%
Indian Knoll Elem School	KG–05	375	Not reported	17%
Currier Elementary School	KG–05	359	Not reported	15%
Turner Elem School	KG–05	349	Not reported	13%
Pioneer Elem School	PK–PK	292	Not reported	12%
Benjamin Middle School	05–08	259	Not reported	44%

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

33,711

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60185 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 60185 has a school score of 50/100. 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 60185 is approximately $397K. 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 60185 in West Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.