Wheeling, Illinois · ZIP 60090

Wheeling — ZIP 60090

Wheeling (60090) scores 64/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Lower 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 $321K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg reading proficiency15%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$321K

Median rent$2,116/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

$321K

Median Rent

$2,116/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

124,938

Violent Crime

14,991

Property Crime

109,947

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cook 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
Wheeling High School	09–12	1,743	Not reported	21%
Jack London Middle School	06–08	628	Not reported	23%
Oliver W Holmes Middle School	06–08	615	Not reported	15%
Eugene Field Elem School	PK–05	613	Not reported	13%
Booth Tarkington Elem School	PK–05	540	Not reported	17%
Mark Twain Elem School	PK–05	524	Not reported	8%
Walt Whitman Elem School	PK–05	378	Not reported	8%
Nathaniel Hawthorne EC School	PK–PK	No current enrollment	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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

38,340

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60090 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 60090 has a school score of 45/100. 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 60090 is approximately $321K. 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 60090 in Wheeling has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.