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Burlington, IL — ZIP 60109

Population: 481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60109 (Burlington, IL) is $328,041 — up 2.7% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,041

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,041
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$328,041
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,190/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kane ROE, Central CUSD 301
Schools include
ALOP, Central Middle School, Central High School, Howard B Thomas Grade School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-County Landfill Co./Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. (14.4 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)

Annual precipitation
45.5 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Olson Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-850 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,638
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
24.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
182,988
Average weekly wage
$1,142
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,643

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

How it compares

ZIP 60109State medianUS median
Median home value$328,041$195,432$289,727
Median annual property tax$6,638$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 60109?
$328,041.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60109?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,470/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60109?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60109?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60109?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60109?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60109?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60109?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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