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Homer, IL

Homer, IL.

Population: 1,961 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Homer, IL is $191,561 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,250 after a median 102 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$191,561

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$191,561
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+55.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$191,561
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
$115,250
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
-37.3%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$983/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,173/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,542/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
10.6 : 1
Schools include
Heritage JH and Elem Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hegeler Zinc (17.3 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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
16.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Trisler Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-1,569 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
58.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,864
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
53.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,040
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
860

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

How it compares

HomerState medianUS median
Typical home value$191,561$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$115,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,864$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 Homer, IL?
$191,561.
What is the median sale price in Homer, IL?
$115,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Homer, IL?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Homer, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,173/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Homer, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Homer, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Homer, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Homer, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Homer, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Homer, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Homer, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Homer, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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