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Carol Stream, IL — ZIP 60188

Population: 42,307 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60188 (Carol Stream, IL) is $387,800 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,852/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$387,800

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$387,800
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$387,800
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
$405,000
Median list price
$397,000
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+9.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
128
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,852/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
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
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Benjamin SD 25, CCSD 93, SD U-46
Schools include
Evergreen Elementary School, Carol Stream Elem School, Roy De Shane Elementary School, Western Trails Elem School, Cloverdale Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
142
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (4.8 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)

Annual precipitation
39.7 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
233
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
202,613
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
180,744

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Schaumburg Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
90
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-3,532 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
16.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,008
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
580,016
Average weekly wage
$1,590
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

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

How it compares

ZIP 60188State medianUS median
Typical home value$387,800$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$405,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,852/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,008$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 60188?
$387,800.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60188?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60188?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60188?
Typical rent: $1,852/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60188?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 60188 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60188. 142 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60188?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60188?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60188?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 60188?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60188 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60188?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60188?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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