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Saunemin, IL

Saunemin, IL.

Population: 641 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Saunemin, IL is $154,495 — up 18.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 64 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,495

Typical home value

+18.5%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$154,495
1-year appreciation
+18.5%
3-year appreciation
+41.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$154,495
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
$175,000
Median list price
$140,450
Median price per sqft
$119
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+6.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,328/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.8 : 1
Schools include
Saunemin Elem 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, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.8%
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
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
19.9 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Riverode Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS, CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER, PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
-73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
64.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,452
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,170
Average weekly wage
$1,121
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

SauneminState medianUS median
Typical home value$154,495$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$175,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,452$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 Saunemin, IL?
$154,495.
What is the median sale price in Saunemin, IL?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saunemin, IL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Saunemin, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $996/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saunemin, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Saunemin, 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 Saunemin, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saunemin, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saunemin, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Saunemin, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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