The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60634 sells for about $539,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,329 a month.
ZIP 60634 — Chicago
The 60634 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand and moderate price appreciation. Market conditions are driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Chicago market and its convenient access to major employment hubs. Some figures, such as specific inventory counts and precise price-cut percentages, are not published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a stable, middle-class environment with good transit access to the city. It is less attractive to luxury-focused investors but remains a reliable choice for those prioritizing affordability and community stability.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 9.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 1,000 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 5.6%/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 4.4%/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 60634, Cook County, IL
Crime trends in the 60634 area are generally consistent with broader Chicago patterns, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is often viewed as a stable, working-to-middle-class residential enclave compared to more volatile parts of the city.
The area is served by Chicago Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly by specific neighborhood and school-level performance metrics. Many families in the area utilize a mix of public, magnet, and parochial school options.
The area faces standard urban climate risks, primarily related to heavy rainfall and potential basement flooding common in Chicago's older infrastructure. Insurance premiums are influenced by these regional flood risks and the general cost of property coverage in Illinois.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to O'Hare International Airport and major transit corridors, supporting a stable base of service, logistics, and retail employment. Development is largely infill-focused, maintaining the established residential character of the community.
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 proximity to the CTA Blue Line and major expressways like I-90, providing direct access to the Chicago Loop and O'Hare employment hubs. The average commute time is approximately 36.3 minutes.
The area features several local parks and is within reach of the larger forest preserves along the Des Plaines River. Shopping and dining are concentrated along major arterial roads like Harlem and Irving Park.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for multi-family units and single-family rentals, with vacancy rates remaining relatively low due to the area's affordability compared to downtown Chicago.
The economy is anchored by a mix of logistics, retail, and service-sector jobs, bolstered by its strategic location near O'Hare and major highway networks. It serves as a residential base for workers commuting throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is well-served by CTA bus routes and the Blue Line, facilitating efficient transit to downtown Chicago and the airport. Major highway access via I-90 and I-294 supports regional connectivity.
Development is characterized by incremental infill and property upgrades rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
The Cook County Assessor's Office manages property valuations, which are subject to triennial reassessment cycles and the state-mandated equalization factor.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies, including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and the Chicago Public Schools district.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and flood risks, and the general market conditions for the Chicago metro area.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 60634.
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 Pier4.610.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.69.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.34.7 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.58.4 mi
- Activate Games4.911 mi
- Navy Pier4.610.1 mi
- Wrigley Field4.86.7 mi
- United Center4.77.4 mi
- Soldier Field4.510.5 mi
- McCormick Place4.511 mi
- Navy Pier4.610.1 mi
- Wrigley Field4.86.7 mi
- Millennium Park4.89.5 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.510.5 mi
- Lincoln Park Zoo4.68 mi
- Navy Pier4.610.1 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.510.5 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.89.7 mi
- Field Museum4.710.4 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.715.1 mi
- Millennium Park4.89.5 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.85.5 mi
- Maggie Daley Park4.79.7 mi
- Grant Park4.710 mi
- Lincoln Park Conservatory4.87.9 mi
- Montrose Harbor4.77.7 mi
- Belmont Harbor4.77.6 mi
- Rockwell on the River4.74.9 mi
- Lake Park Golf Course & Marina4.67.4 mi
- Lake Park Boating & Sailing4.77.4 mi
- Puttery4.78.2 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.18.3 mi
- Golf Center Des Plaines4.39.2 mi
- The Glen Club4.510.1 mi
- Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park4.47.4 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.44.6 mi
- Oakbrook Center4.611 mi
- Westfield Old Orchard4.57.9 mi
- Water Tower Place4.59.1 mi
- Christkindlmarket Chicago4.29.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities.
Major commercial artery with diverse retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 33.2% 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 $360,000 (-33.2% 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.