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Mazon, IL

Mazon, IL.

Population: 1,901 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mazon, IL is $276,107 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $286,250 after a median 46 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, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,107

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$276,107
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+47.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$276,437
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
$286,250
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,189/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,613/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,219/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,567/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
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elem School, Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (Manufacturing Area) (15.8 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.1 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
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,846
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,347

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Hope Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MACNEAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
+61 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,572
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,873
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
114

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

How it compares

MazonState medianUS median
Typical home value$276,107$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$286,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,572$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 Mazon, IL?
$276,107.
What is the median sale price in Mazon, IL?
$286,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Mazon, IL?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Mazon, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,613/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mazon, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
Is Mazon, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mazon, IL. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mazon, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mazon, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mazon, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mazon, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mazon, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mazon, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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