The basics
Total Population
21,789
Median Age
33.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$593,600
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.15
Median Rent
$2,243
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
23%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.3%
Pandemic Gain %
20%
Recession Drop %
-20%
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)
40.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
38.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.5
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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Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 60642: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60642?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60642 is $593,600, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60642?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60642 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60642 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60642 cost about 4.15× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60642?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60642 is $2,243 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60642?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60642 have moved 23% over the past five years (9.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60642?
- ZIP Code 60642 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 60642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.5 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →