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Pontiac, IL — ZIP 61764

Population: 13,668 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61764 (Pontiac, IL) is $162,113 — up 10.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,000 after a median 37 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$162,113

Typical home value

+10.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$162,113
1-year appreciation
+10.5%
3-year appreciation
+26.2%
5-year appreciation
+42.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$162,113
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
$169,000
Median list price
$167,200
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+16.6%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+6.4%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,328/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE, Pontiac CCSD 429, Pontiac Twp HSD 90
Schools include
Livingston Area Career Cntr, Central Elem School, Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elem School, Pontiac Jr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
246
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°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)
8,444
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,862

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Pontiac Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,696
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,170
Average weekly wage
$1,121
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

ZIP 61764State medianUS median
Typical home value$162,113$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$169,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,696$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 61764?
$162,113.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61764?
$169,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61764?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61764?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $996/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61764?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 61764 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61764. 246 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61764?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61764?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61764?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61764?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61764 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61764?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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