The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60644 sells for about $265,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,132 a month.
ZIP 60644 — Chicago
The 60644 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by demand for affordable urban housing. Inventory remains constrained, keeping the market competitive for entry-level buyers despite broader economic headwinds. The area continues to see steady interest from investors and long-term residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious renters and first-time homebuyers looking for proximity to Chicago's transit network and established neighborhood infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 18.4% · poverty 25.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 408 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 7.8%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 60644, Cook County IL
The area experiences higher rates of violent and property crime compared to the national average, consistent with broader trends in the Austin community area of Chicago.
Public schools in this ZIP are primarily served by Chicago Public Schools, with most institutions receiving lower performance ratings on state accountability metrics.
The area is primarily urban with standard flood and wind risks associated with the Chicago metropolitan region; no specific high-hazard designations are uniquely prevalent.
Economic momentum is driven by local small business corridors and proximity to transit-oriented development in the Austin community, though large-scale corporate investment remains limited.
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 have access to the CTA Green Line and various bus routes, providing a direct transit commute to the Chicago Loop, typically taking 35-45 minutes.
The area features several neighborhood parks and is in proximity to the larger Columbus Park, which offers golf, trails, and recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with a significant portion of the housing stock consisting of multi-family rentals and investor-owned properties.
The local economy is supported by retail, healthcare, and social services, with many residents commuting to the broader Chicago employment core.
The area is served by the CTA Green Line and multiple bus corridors, facilitating transit-oriented movement toward downtown Chicago.
Development is focused on the rehabilitation of existing residential and commercial properties through city-sponsored community development programs.
The Cook County Assessor's Office manages property assessments, utilizing a triennial cycle for the entire county.
Parcels are subject to Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, and Cook County taxing districts.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with urban Chicago standards, with standard coverage for fire, theft, and weather-related events.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 60644.
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 Pier4.67.6 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.66.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.38.9 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.56 mi
- Activate Games4.910.9 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.6 mi
- Wrigley Field4.86.7 mi
- United Center4.74 mi
- Soldier Field4.57.1 mi
- McCormick Place4.57.3 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.6 mi
- Wrigley Field4.86.7 mi
- Millennium Park4.86.6 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.57.2 mi
- Willis Tower4.56 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.6 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.57.2 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.86.7 mi
- Field Museum4.77 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.710.8 mi
- Millennium Park4.86.6 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.81.8 mi
- Maggie Daley Park4.76.8 mi
- Grant Park4.76.8 mi
- Lincoln Park Conservatory4.86.6 mi
- First Lady4.86.6 mi
- DuSable Harbor4.67.2 mi
- Belmont Harbor4.77.2 mi
- Rockwell on the River4.74.9 mi
- Chicago Yacht Club4.77 mi
- Puttery4.75.2 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.110.8 mi
- Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park4.43 mi
- Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course3.87.4 mi
- Indian Boundary Golf Course4.16.2 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.48.7 mi
- Oakbrook Center4.610.6 mi
- Water Tower Place4.56.7 mi
- Westfield Old Orchard4.512.2 mi
- Christkindlmarket Chicago4.26.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large historic park designed by Jens Jensen featuring golf, trails, and lagoons.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.