The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60625 sells for about $460,000, or $280 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,518 a month.
ZIP 60625 — Chicago
The 60625 housing market is currently characterized by a competitive seller's environment with a high sale-to-list ratio. While median prices have seen a year-over-year decline, the market remains active with relatively low inventory and quick turnover times. Buyers are finding value in a diverse neighborhood that balances urban amenities with residential stability.
This ZIP is well-suited for young professionals, families, and commuters who value urban density, transit connectivity, and access to diverse cultural amenities.
Median prices moved down 6.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 11.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 871 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.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60625, Chicago, IL
The area is served by Chicago Public Schools, with a mix of neighborhood schools and selective enrollment options available within the broader district.
The area is subject to standard urban flood risks common to Chicago, with insurance premiums influenced by regional climate and property age.
Development is characterized by infill residential projects and the ongoing revitalization of commercial corridors like Lincoln and Lawrence Avenues.
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 Brown Line and major arterial roads, providing efficient transit and driving access to the Chicago Loop.
The area features significant green space including River Park and access to the North Shore Channel Trail, alongside diverse dining and retail along Lincoln Square and Albany Park corridors.
The rental market is robust with a mix of multi-unit buildings and single-family rentals, showing moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, retail, and service sectors, with strong employment access to the broader Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is highly accessible via the CTA Brown Line and multiple bus routes, with major highway access provided by I-90/94.
Ongoing development focuses on transit-oriented residential projects near CTA stations and commercial corridor improvements.
The Cook County Assessor's Office manages property valuations, utilizing a triennial cycle for the entire county.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies including Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, and Cook County special districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons.
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 Pier4.67.4 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.67.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.38.6 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.56.1 mi
- Activate Games4.915.5 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.4 mi
- Wrigley Field4.82.9 mi
- United Center4.76.4 mi
- Soldier Field4.58.7 mi
- McCormick Place4.59.3 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.4 mi
- Wrigley Field4.82.9 mi
- Millennium Park4.87.4 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.58.5 mi
- Lincoln Park Zoo4.64.9 mi
- Navy Pier4.67.4 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.58.5 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.87.5 mi
- Field Museum4.78.5 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.713.9 mi
- Millennium Park4.87.4 mi
- Chicago Botanic Garden4.812.9 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.85.9 mi
- Maggie Daley Park4.77.5 mi
- Grant Park4.77.9 mi
- First Lady4.87 mi
- Montrose Harbor4.73.4 mi
- DuSable Harbor4.67.5 mi
- Belmont Harbor4.73.8 mi
- Rockwell on the River4.72.4 mi
- Puttery4.76.5 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.112.7 mi
- Golf Center Des Plaines4.311.3 mi
- The Glen Club4.510.4 mi
- Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park4.47.5 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.48.5 mi
- Westfield Old Orchard4.56.5 mi
- Water Tower Place4.56.5 mi
- Christkindlmarket Chicago4.27.1 mi
- Eataly4.36.7 mi
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport410.6 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport413 mi
- Illinois Aviation Museum4.828.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public park featuring sports fields and river access.
Popular multi-use path for cycling and walking.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 31.5% 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 $315,000 (-31.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.