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Chicago, IL
Chicago · Cook County · IL 60615
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$348K
Median Price
41/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
13 min
to Chicago Loop
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
74/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
41/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
The 60615 area has decent transit to the Loop and some decent school options, but walkability is poor and crime rates are high. Housing prices are relatively low, but the high density and noise may not suit everyone.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home value (just over $300k)
- ✓Short commute to downtown Chicago (13 minutes)
- ✓Good public transit score of 52
- ✓Decent school ratings (average 6.8)
Real Talk
- !High crime rates (both violent and property)
- !Poor walkability, car-dependent environment
- !Noise and density typical of large urban neighborhoods
- !Limited parking and higher living costs for utilities
- $Higher property taxes in Chicago
- $Elevated insurance due to crime risk
- $Maintenance costs for older buildings
Best For
Young professionalsRentersStudentsCommuters
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Chicago, IL
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Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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