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Abbott Park, IL

Abbott Park, IL.

Population: 14,884 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Abbott Park, IL is $225,871 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,950 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,581/month. 6 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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$225,871

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$225,871
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+28.6%
5-year appreciation
+51.4%
10-year appreciation
+219.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$225,871
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
$227,950
Median list price
$234,900
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+4.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,581/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Neal Math Science Academy, A J Katzenmaier Academy, Evelyn Alexander School, North Chicago Community High Sch, Green Bay Early Childhood Center

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 · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Outboard Marine Corp. (3.4 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
632
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
132,285
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
114,105

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTH CHICAGO VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
100
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)
-2,667 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
54.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,752
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
285,312
Average weekly wage
$1,834
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,468

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

How it compares

Abbott ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$225,871$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$227,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,581/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,752$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 Abbott Park, IL?
$225,871.
What is the median sale price in Abbott Park, IL?
$227,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Abbott Park, IL?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Abbott Park, IL?
Typical rent: $1,581/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Abbott Park, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Abbott Park, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Abbott Park, IL. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Abbott Park, IL?
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 Abbott Park, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Abbott Park, IL?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Outboard Marine Corp., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Abbott Park, IL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Abbott Park, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Abbott Park, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Abbott Park, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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