The basics
Total Population
62,028
Median Age
36.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$268,300
Median Property Tax
$4,011
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.56
Median Rent
$1,099
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
35%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.8%
Pandemic Gain %
26%
Recession Drop %
-31%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
96.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
44.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
38.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.9
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 60609: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60609?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60609 is $268,300, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60609?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60609 is $4,011, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60609 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60609 cost about 4.56× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60609?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60609 is $1,099 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60609?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60609 have moved 35% over the past five years (-2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60609?
- ZIP Code 60609 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →