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Poplar Grove, IL

Poplar Grove, IL.

Population: 10,570 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Poplar Grove, IL is $280,493 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 25 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,493

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$280,493
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+21.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$280,493
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
$300,000
Median list price
$286,450
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$816/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/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
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
North Boone Upper Elem Sch, Manchester Elem School, North Boone High School, Poplar Grove Elem School, North Boone Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parsons Casket Hardware Co. (9.1 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)

Annual precipitation
38.0 in
Annual snowfall
38.9 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,919
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,167

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
80
Nearest airport
McCurdy Strip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
-20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
12.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,621
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,124
Average weekly wage
$1,091
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

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

How it compares

Poplar GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$280,493$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,621$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 Poplar Grove, IL?
$280,493.
What is the median sale price in Poplar Grove, IL?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Poplar Grove, IL?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Poplar Grove, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,172/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Poplar Grove, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Poplar Grove, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Poplar Grove, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Poplar Grove, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Poplar Grove, IL?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Poplar Grove, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Poplar Grove, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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