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Spring Valley, IL

Spring Valley, IL.

Population: 5,764 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Spring Valley, IL is $153,451 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,451

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$153,451
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$153,451
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
$145,000
Median list price
$165,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-15.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
13
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$683/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$750/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$981/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,352/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hall HSD 502, Spring Valley CCSD 99
Schools include
Hall High School, John F Kennedy Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (4.3 mi)
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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.5 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,189
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,439

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Illinois Valley Regional Airport Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
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)
+2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
56.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,547
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,360
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

Spring ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$153,451$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$145,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,547$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 Spring Valley, IL?
$153,451.
What is the median sale price in Spring Valley, IL?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring Valley, IL?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Spring Valley, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $981/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spring Valley, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Spring Valley, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Spring Valley, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spring Valley, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp., 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Spring Valley, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Spring Valley, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Spring Valley, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Spring Valley

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