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ZIP 60487

Population: 26,043 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60487 is $401,214 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,286/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,214

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,214
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+54.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$401,214

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$365,000
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,286/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cons HSD 230, Kirby SD 140, Summit Hill SD 161
Schools include
Victor J Andrew High School, Prairie View Middle School, Millennium Elem School, Christa McAuliffe School, Walker Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
16
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (13.4 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)

Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
27.4 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
130,176
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
133,221

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Meadow Creek Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
88
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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
1993
Housing built before 1970
6.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,290
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
86.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 60487State medianUS median
Typical home value$401,214—$288,527
Median sale price$365,000—$325,000
Median days on market42 days—51 days
Typical rent$3,286/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,290—$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 60487?
$401,214.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60487?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60487?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60487?
Typical rent: $3,286/month.
Is ZIP 60487 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60487. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60487?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60487?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60487 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60487?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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