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Wonder Lake, IL — ZIP 60097

Population: 11,983 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60097 (Wonder Lake, IL) is $292,046 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $314,990 after a median 70 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,046

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$292,046
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+97.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$292,071
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$314,990
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
66
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
Harrison Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodstock Municipal Landfill (8.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in
Annual snowfall
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,235
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,829

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
75
Nearest airport
Galt Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
66
Hospitals include
LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,803
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
83,397
Average weekly wage
$1,091
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,393

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60097State medianUS median
Typical home value$292,046$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$314,990$212,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,803$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 60097?
$292,046.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60097?
$314,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60097?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60097?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,011/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60097?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 60097 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60097. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60097?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60097?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60097?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60097?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60097 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60097?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60097?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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