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Montgomery, IL

Montgomery, IL.

Population: 30,514 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Montgomery, IL is $333,880 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $333,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,209/month. 5 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, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,880

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$333,880
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$333,880
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
$333,000
Median list price
$329,250
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,209/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,778/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,341/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,042/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,238/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
5
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Aurora West USD 129, Kaneland CUSD 302, CUSD 308
Schools include
Nicholson Elem School, Kaneland McDole Elem School, Boulder Hill Elem School, Long Beach Elem School, Lakewood Creek Elementary

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, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
140
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (12.4 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
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Wormley Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
72
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
120
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)
+833 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,305
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,660
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
733

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

How it compares

MontgomeryState medianUS median
Typical home value$333,880$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$333,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,209/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,305$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 Montgomery, IL?
$333,880.
What is the median sale price in Montgomery, IL?
$333,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Montgomery, IL?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Montgomery, IL?
Typical rent: $2,209/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montgomery, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Montgomery, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Montgomery, IL. 140 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Montgomery, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montgomery, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montgomery, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Montgomery, IL?
5 schools (5 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Montgomery, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Montgomery

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