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Roscoe, IL — ZIP 61073

Population: 20,194 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61073 (Roscoe, IL) is $317,035 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,950 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,035

Typical home value

+8.3%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$317,035
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+24.6%
5-year appreciation
+48.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$317,035
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
$359,950
Median list price
$344,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+9.1%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$816/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Ledgewood Elem School, Roscoe Middle School, Kinnikinnick School, Stone Creek 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, hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A07
NFIP flood claims on record
123
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Beloit Corp. (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
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
38.0 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,801
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,529

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
69
Nearest airport
Mc Curdy Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-610 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,937
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,356
Average weekly wage
$1,177
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
309

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

How it compares

ZIP 61073State medianUS median
Typical home value$317,035$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$359,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,937$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 61073?
$317,035.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61073?
$359,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61073?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61073?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61073?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 61073 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61073. 123 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A07. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61073?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61073?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61073?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Beloit Corp., 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 61073?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61073 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61073?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61073?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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