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Paxton, IL

Paxton, IL.

Population: 5,596 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Paxton, IL is $157,254 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 43 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,254

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$157,254
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+41.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$157,254
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
$155,000
Median list price
$172,450
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,399/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch, Clara Peterson Elem School, Panther Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 0% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.2 in
Annual snowfall
18.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Read Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-52 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,951
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,733
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

PaxtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$157,254$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$155,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,951$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 Paxton, IL?
$157,254.
What is the median sale price in Paxton, IL?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Paxton, IL?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Paxton, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paxton, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Paxton, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 0% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paxton, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paxton, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paxton, IL?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Paxton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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