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German Valley, IL

German Valley, IL.

Population: 824 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in German Valley, IL is $223,108 — up 13.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,250 after a median 48 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 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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$223,108

Typical home value

+13.7%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,108
1-year appreciation
+13.7%
3-year appreciation
+25.5%
5-year appreciation
+51.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$223,108
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
$201,250
Median list price
$224,500
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-22.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.5%

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
$1,179/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,458/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
Schools include
German Valley Grade 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, drought, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Byron Salvage Yard (13.7 mi)
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
39.5 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Albertus Airport (FEP) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CGH MEDICAL CENTER, FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-119 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
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,647
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,856
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

German ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$223,108$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$201,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,647$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 German Valley, IL?
$223,108.
What is the median sale price in German Valley, IL?
$201,250.
How long do homes take to sell in German Valley, IL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in German Valley, 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 German Valley, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in German Valley, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in German Valley, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near German Valley, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve German Valley, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in German Valley, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for German Valley

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