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Avon, IL

Avon, IL.

Population: 1,459 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Avon, IL is $130,052 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,500 after a median 27 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 cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$130,052

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$130,052
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+39.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$133,421
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
$305,500
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+32.8%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$727/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,303/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch, Avon Elem Sch

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, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (16.7 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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
24.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,569
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,266

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Murk's Strip (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
54.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,861
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,427
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

AvonState medianUS median
Typical home value$130,052$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$305,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,861$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 Avon, IL?
$130,052.
What is the median sale price in Avon, IL?
$305,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Avon, IL?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Avon, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Avon, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
Is Avon, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Avon, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Avon, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Avon, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Avon, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Avon, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Avon, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Avon, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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