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Winfield, IL

Winfield, IL.

Population: 11,826 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Winfield, IL is $460,289 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $427,450 after a median 44 days on market. 3 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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$460,289

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$460,289
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$460,289
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
$427,450
Median list price
$412,500
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
CUSD 200, Winfield SD 34
Schools include
Pleasant Hill Elem School, Winfield Primary School, Winfield Central 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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
88
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) (2.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.2 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
826
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
203,975
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
179,670

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
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
1986
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,627
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.8%

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

WinfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$460,289$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$427,450$212,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,627$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 Winfield, IL?
$460,289.
What is the median sale price in Winfield, IL?
$427,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Winfield, IL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Winfield, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,011/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winfield, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Winfield, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Winfield, IL. 88 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Winfield, 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 Winfield, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winfield, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas), 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Winfield, IL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Winfield, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Winfield, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Winfield, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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