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Steger, IL

Steger, IL.

Population: 10,035 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Steger, IL is $179,895 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $187,115 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,365/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, tornado, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,895

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$179,895
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$187,415
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
$187,115
Median list price
$199,995
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+13.4%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,365/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/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
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
Columbia Central School, Steger Intermediate Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Chemical Service, Inc. (11.2 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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
27.4 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
225
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
463
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
88,542
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
96,566

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Lansing Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
87
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
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)
-986 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
57.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,667
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,668
Average weekly wage
$1,191
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,993

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

How it compares

StegerState medianUS median
Typical home value$179,895$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$187,115$212,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,365/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,667$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 Steger, IL?
$179,895.
What is the median sale price in Steger, IL?
$187,115.
How long do homes take to sell in Steger, IL?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Steger, IL?
Typical rent: $1,365/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Steger, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Steger, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Steger, IL. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Steger, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Steger, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Steger, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Steger, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Steger, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Steger, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Steger, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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