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Emden, IL

Emden, IL.

Population: 661 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Emden, IL is $153,884 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,500 after a median 14 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,884

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$153,884
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+55.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$156,715
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
$189,500
Median list price
$174,500
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+51.6%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+4.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$670/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$757/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,264/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.3 : 1
Schools include
Emden Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, cold wave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.9%
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
39.2 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 (28 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Martin Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST JOHNS HOSPITAL, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-160 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
64.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,330
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,781
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

EmdenState medianUS median
Typical home value$153,884$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$189,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,330$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 Emden, IL?
$153,884.
What is the median sale price in Emden, IL?
$189,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Emden, IL?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Emden, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $962/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Emden, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, cold wave, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Emden, 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 Emden, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Emden, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Emden, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Emden, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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