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Zion, IL

Zion, IL.

Population: 30,881 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zion, IL is $270,438 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,395/month. 12 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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$270,438

Typical home value

+7.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$270,438
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+24.1%
5-year appreciation
+46.9%
10-year appreciation
+117.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$270,438
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
$290,000
Median list price
$292,500
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,395/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
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Beach Park CCSD 3, Zion ESD 6, Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
Schools include
Kenneth Murphy School, Oak Crest School, Beach Park Middle School, Beulah Park Elem School, Zion Central Middle 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 · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Yeoman Creek Landfill (5 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,034
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,356
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,943

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Herbert C. Maas Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
40
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)
-2,667 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
44.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,343
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
285,312
Average weekly wage
$1,834
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,468

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

How it compares

ZionState medianUS median
Typical home value$270,438$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$290,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,395/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,343$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 Zion, IL?
$270,438.
What is the median sale price in Zion, IL?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zion, IL?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Zion, IL?
Typical rent: $1,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zion, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Zion, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zion, IL. 28 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 Zion, 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 Zion, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zion, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Yeoman Creek Landfill, 5 mi.
How many schools serve Zion, IL?
12 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zion, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zion, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zion, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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