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Ringwood, IL — ZIP 60072

Population: 870 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60072 (Ringwood, IL) is $507,590 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,900 after a median 40 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$507,590

Median home value

+7.7%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$507,590
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$507,590
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$274,900
Median list price
$825,000
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,950/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Ringwood School Primary Ctr

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodstock Municipal Landfill (10.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,105
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,506
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,783

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Galt Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY, ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,558
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,414
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
858

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

How it compares

ZIP 60072State medianUS median
Median home value$507,590$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$274,900$212,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,558$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 median home value in ZIP 60072?
$507,590.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60072?
$274,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60072?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60072?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,520/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60072?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 60072 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60072?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60072?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60072?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60072?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60072 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60072?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60072?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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