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Galesburg, IL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Galesburg.

Population: 32,203 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Galesburg, IL is $108,216 — up 11.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $120,000 after a median 39 days on market. 16 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, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$108,216

Typical home value

+11.9%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$108,216
1-year appreciation
+11.9%
3-year appreciation
+29.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+51.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$108,636
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
$120,000
Median list price
$115,000
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,204/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,241/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
16
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
9
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE, Knox Warren Spec Ed Districts, Galesburg CUSD 205
Schools include
RAES West, RAES RSSP, RAES West Alt Ed, RAES Night School, RAES East Alt Ed

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, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
23.6 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
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,885
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
7
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
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)
-163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
65.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,014
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,084
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

GalesburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$108,216$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$120,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,014$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 Galesburg, IL?
$108,216.
What is the median sale price in Galesburg, IL?
$120,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Galesburg, IL?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is Galesburg, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 28 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 Galesburg, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Galesburg, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Galesburg, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Galesburg/Koppers Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Galesburg, IL?
16 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Galesburg, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Galesburg, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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