The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60626 sells for about $257,000, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.31% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,331 a month.
ZIP 60626 — Chicago
The 60626 housing market shows steady price appreciation despite elevated vacancy rates and a high renter concentration. Market activity is driven by transit-oriented demand and proximity to the lakefront, though investors face challenges with management overhead and slower price movement compared to other Chicago submarkets.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and students seeking transit-accessible housing, as well as value-oriented buyers looking for urban density near the lakefront.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 18.1% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 629 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 60626, Cook County IL
Crime trends in the Rogers Park area (60626) are monitored by the Chicago Police Department, with the neighborhood experiencing typical urban density crime patterns that fluctuate relative to the broader North Side of Chicago.
The area is served by Chicago Public Schools, with a mix of neighborhood schools and magnet programs; quality varies significantly by specific school site.
The ZIP code is located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the lakefront and standard urban wind/storm exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Loyola University Chicago and the ongoing transit-oriented development along the CTA Red Line corridor.
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.
Residents benefit from excellent transit access via the CTA Red Line and Metra North Line, providing direct connections to the Chicago Loop employment core.
The area features significant lakefront access including Loyola Park and Hartigan Beach, alongside diverse dining and retail corridors along Sheridan Road and Clark Street.
The rental market shows elevated vacancy rates around 10.8%, suggesting a competitive environment for landlords and potential pressure on rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by Loyola University Chicago and a diverse mix of small businesses, retail, and service-sector employers.
The area is highly transit-dependent with multiple CTA Red Line stations and extensive bus coverage connecting to the broader Chicago metropolitan area.
Development is largely infill-focused, with ongoing efforts to modernize aging multi-family housing stock and improve transit-adjacent infrastructure.
The Cook County Assessor's Office manages property valuations, which are subject to state-mandated equalization factors.
Parcels are subject to various taxing districts including Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, and Cook County Forest Preserve.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and proximity to the lakefront, with standard coverage requirements for wind and water damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Navy Pier4.68.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.69 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.310.9 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.57.9 mi
- Color Factory Chicago4.79.2 mi
- Navy Pier4.68.7 mi
- Wrigley Field4.84.3 mi
- United Center4.78.9 mi
- Soldier Field4.510.5 mi
- McCormick Place4.511.1 mi
- Navy Pier4.68.7 mi
- Wrigley Field4.84.3 mi
- Millennium Park4.89 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.510.2 mi
- Lincoln Park Zoo4.66.3 mi
- Navy Pier4.68.7 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.510.2 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.89.2 mi
- Field Museum4.710.2 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.715.7 mi
- Millennium Park4.89 mi
- Chicago Botanic Garden4.811.5 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.89 mi
- Maggie Daley Park4.79.1 mi
- Grant Park4.79.7 mi
- Montrose Harbor4.73.5 mi
- Belmont Harbor4.74.7 mi
- Rockwell on the River4.75.2 mi
- Puttery4.78.7 mi
- Golf Center Des Plaines4.312 mi
- The Glen Club4.510.1 mi
- Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park4.410.4 mi
- Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course3.84.1 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.410.8 mi
- Westfield Old Orchard4.55.6 mi
- Water Tower Place4.58 mi
- Christkindlmarket Chicago4.28.9 mi
- Eataly4.38.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large lakefront park with beach access and recreational facilities.
Public beach access along Lake Michigan.
Local arts hub featuring galleries and performance spaces.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 16.5% 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 $299,450 (+16.5% 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.