Wheaton, Illinois · ZIP 60187

Wheaton — ZIP 60187

Wheaton (60187) scores 82/100 — Good for Wheaton. 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 $516K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index25/100

Typical home value$516K

Median rent$1,996/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

$516K

Median Rent

$1,996/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

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
Wheaton North High School	09–12	1,863	Not reported	48%
Monroe Middle School	06–08	716	Not reported	36%
Franklin Middle School	06–08	525	Not reported	47%
Carl Sandburg Elem School	KG–05	402	Not reported	57%
Washington Elementary School	KG–05	395	Not reported	42%
Longfellow Elem School	KG–05	318	Not reported	62%
Jefferson Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	302	Not reported	Not reported
Lowell Elem School	KG–05	283	Not reported	47%
Emerson Elem School	KG–05	263	Not reported	57%
Hawthorne Elem School	KG–05	185	Not reported	57%

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

28,867

Median Income

$120K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60187 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 60187 has a school score of 68/100. 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 60187 is approximately $516K. 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 60187 in Wheaton has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.