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Albers, IL

Albers, IL.

Population: 1,917 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Albers, IL is $260,815 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 35 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,815

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$260,815
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$260,815
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
$250,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Albers SD 63, Damiansville SD 62
Schools include
Albers Elem School, Damiansville Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, earthquake, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Circle Smelting Corp (12.9 mi — proposed for listing)
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
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Fischer's RLA Restricted Landing Area (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,693
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,688
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

AlbersState medianUS median
Typical home value$260,815$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,693$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 Albers, IL?
$260,815.
What is the median sale price in Albers, IL?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Albers, IL?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Albers, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albers, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, earthquake, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Albers, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Albers, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albers, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Albers, IL?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Albers, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Albers

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