The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60604 sells for about $1,295,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,412 a month.
ZIP 60604 — Chicago
The 60604 housing market is currently balanced, with a median price of $323,914 and stable demand. Market activity is driven by its location in the Chicago Loop, though specific metrics like sales count and tax rates are not currently published for this specific ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for young professionals and urban commuters who prioritize proximity to downtown employment and city amenities over traditional family-oriented suburban space.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.7% · poverty 12.5% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 60604, Cook County IL
The area serves as the central business district of Chicago, characterized by high-density commercial and office infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, this ZIP offers immediate access to major CTA transit lines and central employment hubs.
The area is anchored by Millennium Park and proximity to the Chicago lakefront, offering extensive cultural and recreational amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high-density urban living with significant demand from young professionals working in the central business district.
The economy is dominated by the central business district, featuring a mix of finance, insurance, and professional services.
The area is the primary hub for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail and bus network, providing extensive regional connectivity.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 60604.
- Navy Pier4.61.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.60.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.314.2 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.51.4 mi
- Color Factory Chicago4.70.4 mi
- Navy Pier4.61.5 mi
- Wrigley Field4.85 mi
- United Center4.72.4 mi
- Soldier Field4.51.3 mi
- McCormick Place4.51.9 mi
- Navy Pier4.61.5 mi
- Wrigley Field4.85 mi
- Millennium Park4.80.4 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.51 mi
- Willis Tower4.50.4 mi
- Navy Pier4.61.5 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.51 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.80.3 mi
- Field Museum4.71 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.76.5 mi
- Millennium Park4.80.4 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.84.6 mi
- Maggie Daley Park4.70.5 mi
- Grant Park4.70.5 mi
- Lincoln Park Conservatory4.83.2 mi
- First Lady4.80.7 mi
- Montrose Harbor4.75.9 mi
- DuSable Harbor4.61 mi
- Belmont Harbor4.74.5 mi
- Rockwell on the River4.75.2 mi
- Puttery4.71.3 mi
- Harborside International Golf Center4.112.9 mi
- Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park4.43.9 mi
- Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course3.85.1 mi
- Indian Boundary Golf Course4.111.9 mi
- Water Tower Place4.51.4 mi
- Christkindlmarket Chicago4.20.4 mi
- Eataly4.31 mi
- Nordstrom4.40.9 mi
- Harlem Irving Plaza4.410.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major public park and cultural landmark in the heart of the Loop.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 75.0% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $323,914 (-75% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.