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Millstadt, IL

Millstadt, IL.

Population: 6,668 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Millstadt, IL is $300,199 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 26 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$300,199

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$300,199
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$300,199
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
$280,000
Median list price
$285,500
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/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
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Millstadt Consolidated School, Millstadt Primary Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sauget Area 1 (9.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
9.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
149
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,151
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,863

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Flight Park Inc Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
40
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-510 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,823
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,602
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
463

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

How it compares

MillstadtState medianUS median
Typical home value$300,199$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,823$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 Millstadt, IL?
$300,199.
What is the median sale price in Millstadt, IL?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Millstadt, IL?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Millstadt, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Millstadt, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Millstadt, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Millstadt, IL. 4 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 Millstadt, 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 Millstadt, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Millstadt, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Millstadt, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Millstadt, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Millstadt, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Millstadt, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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