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Chicago, IL — ZIP 60637

Population: 52,721 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60637 (Chicago, IL) is $243,686 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $355,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,826/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,686

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$243,686
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
-2.1%
10-year appreciation
+40.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2007)
$346,189
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$355,000
Median list price
$290,999
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+26.8%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
125
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
168
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,826/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
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
16
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
Schools include
Brownell Elem School, Carnegie Elem School, Carter Elem School, Dulles Elem School, Fiske Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
94
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Acme Steel Coke Plant (6.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
53.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
236
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
331,295
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
285,478

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
254
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1949
Housing built before 1970
69.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,830
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,284,919
Average weekly wage
$1,756
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,969

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60637State medianUS median
Typical home value$243,686$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$355,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,826/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,830$2,696$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 60637?
$243,686.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60637?
$355,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60637?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60637?
Typical rent: $1,826/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60637?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 60637 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60637. 94 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.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60637?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60637?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60637?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60637?
16 schools (13 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60637 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60637?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60637?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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