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Sullivan, IL

Sullivan, IL.

Population: 7,787 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sullivan, IL is $200,514 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 49 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,514

Typical home value

+7.9%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$200,514
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+28.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.8%
10-year appreciation
+86.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$200,514
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
$184,250
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
18
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
Schools include
Sullivan Elem School, Sullivan High School, Sullivan 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, drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
12.9 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

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (56 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Alms Restricted Landing Area (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,007
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
61.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,667
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

SullivanState medianUS median
Typical home value$200,514$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$155,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,007$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 Sullivan, IL?
$200,514.
What is the median sale price in Sullivan, IL?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sullivan, IL?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Sullivan, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sullivan, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sullivan, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sullivan, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Sullivan, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Sullivan

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