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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton, IL.

Population: 28,815 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wheaton, IL is $504,735 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $593,750 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,023/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$504,735

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$504,735
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+52.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$504,735
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
$593,750
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$322
1-year sale-price change
+21.1%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,023/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
Schools include
Jefferson Early Childhood Center, Carl Sandburg Elem School, Emerson Elem School, Franklin Middle School, Hawthorne Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
171
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (4.9 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
39.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
205
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
261,633
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
223,875

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
90
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
190
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)
-3,532 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,755
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
580,016
Average weekly wage
$1,590
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

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

How it compares

WheatonState medianUS median
Typical home value$504,735$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$593,750$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,023/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,755$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 Wheaton, IL?
$504,735.
What is the median sale price in Wheaton, IL?
$593,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Wheaton, IL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Wheaton, IL?
Typical rent: $2,023/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wheaton, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Wheaton, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wheaton, IL. 171 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wheaton, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wheaton, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wheaton, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas), 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve Wheaton, IL?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wheaton, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wheaton, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wheaton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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