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Zcta 60490, IL

Zcta 60490, IL.

Population: 22,156 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 60490, IL is $498,790 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,854/month. 3 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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$498,790

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$498,790
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+69.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$498,790
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
$495,000
Median list price
$495,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
87
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,854/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
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Plainfield SD 202, Valley View CUSD 365U, Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Schools include
Liberty Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, Wayne Builta Elementary 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, 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
1
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
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (10.8 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
135,066
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
132,388

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
85
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)
90
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
2001
Housing built before 1970
1.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
56.2%
Median annual property tax
$9,881
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

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

Zcta 60490State medianUS median
Typical home value$498,790$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$495,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,854/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,881$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 Zcta 60490, IL?
$498,790.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 60490, IL?
$495,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 60490, IL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 60490, IL?
Typical rent: $3,854/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 60490, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Zcta 60490, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 60490, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Zcta 60490, 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 Zcta 60490, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 60490, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 60490, IL?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 60490, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 60490, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 60490, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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