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Normal, IL

Normal, IL.

Population: 54,075 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Normal, IL is $268,317 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $292,750 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,401/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,317

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,317
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+42.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$268,928
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
$292,750
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
188
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,401/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,691/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
17
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE, McLean County USD 5
Schools include
Central Illinois Bridge Academy, Normal Community West High School, Chiddix Jr High School, Colene Hoose Elem School, Fairview Elem School

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, winter weather, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
38.5 in
Annual snowfall
6.5 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
207
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
280
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,769
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,167
Average weekly wage
$1,360
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

NormalState medianUS median
Typical home value$268,317$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$292,750$212,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,401/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,769$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 Normal, IL?
$268,317.
What is the median sale price in Normal, IL?
$292,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Normal, IL?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Normal, IL?
Typical rent: $1,401/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Normal, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, winter weather, hail, heat wave.
Is Normal, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Normal, IL. 33 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 Normal, 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 Normal, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Normal, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Normal, IL?
17 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Normal, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Normal, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Normal, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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