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ZIP 60403

Population: 18,371 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60403 is $281,569 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,875/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,569

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$281,569
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$284,312

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$305,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+16.0%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,875/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Chaney-Monge SD 88, Lockport Area Spec Educ Coop, Richland GSD 88A
Schools include
Chaney-Monge School, LASEC-EC, LASEC-Communication Dev Program, Richland Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A01
NFIP flood claims on record
14
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Amoco Chemicals (Joliet Landfill) (8.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in
Annual snowfall
33.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
130
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
125,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
133,814

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Lewis University Airport (LOT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
83
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,669
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60403State medianUS median
Typical home value$281,569—$288,527
Median sale price$305,000—$325,000
Median days on market44 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,875/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,669—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 60403?
$281,569.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60403?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60403?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60403?
Typical rent: $1,875/month.
Is ZIP 60403 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60403. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A01. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60403?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60403?
4 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60403 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60403?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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