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Ottawa, IL — ZIP 61350

Population: 23,713 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61350 (Ottawa, IL) is $214,236 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,000 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 13 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, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,236

Typical home value

+5.8%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$214,236
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+24.1%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$214,236
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
$229,000
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
107
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
123
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,369/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,688/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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE, Deer Park CCSD 82, Ottawa ESD 141
Schools include
LMP Regional Office of Education, ROE 35 Regional Work Study Progra, Deer Park C C Elem School, Central Intermediate School, Jefferson 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, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ottawa Radiation Areas (2.1 mi)
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
40.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,610
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,675

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Skydive Chicago Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-334 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,211
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,330
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

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

How it compares

ZIP 61350State medianUS median
Typical home value$214,236$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$229,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,294/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,211$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 61350?
$214,236.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61350?
$229,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61350?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61350?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61350?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61350?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61350?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61350?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ottawa Radiation Areas, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 61350?
13 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61350 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61350?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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