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Bethany, IL

Bethany, IL.

Population: 1,771 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bethany, IL is $167,283 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,000 after a median 41 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, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$167,283

Typical home value

+8.9%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$167,283
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+24.4%
5-year appreciation
+47.2%
10-year appreciation
+96.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$169,253
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
$239,000
Median list price
$159,900
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+91.2%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
6
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/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
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
Schools include
Okaw Valley High School, Okaw Valley Elementary 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, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
44.5 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (49 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Paul E. Kroenlein Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
58.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,491
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
55.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,667
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

BethanyState medianUS median
Typical home value$167,283$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$239,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,491$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 Bethany, IL?
$167,283.
What is the median sale price in Bethany, IL?
$239,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bethany, IL?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Bethany, 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 Bethany, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Bethany, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bethany, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bethany, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bethany, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Bethany, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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