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Shorewood, IL — ZIP 60435

Population: 48,167 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60435 (Shorewood, IL) is $280,813 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,450 after a median 53.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,511/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,813

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,813
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$280,813
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
$352,450
Median list price
$337,450
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+47.9%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,511/mo
1-year rent change
+6.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,430/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
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
S Will Co Coop for Spec Ed, Joliet PSD 86, Joliet Twp HSD 204
Schools include
Joseph E Fisher School, M J Cunningham Elem Sch, Farragut Elem School, Hufford Junior High School, Pershing Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
Amoco Chemicals (Joliet Landfill) (7.7 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
Annual snowfall
15.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
246

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,027
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
118,788
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
127,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-986 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,043
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,864
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,433

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

How it compares

ZIP 60435State medianUS median
Median home value$280,813$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$352,450$212,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,511/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,043$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 60435?
$280,813.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60435?
$352,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60435?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60435?
Typical rent: $1,511/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60435?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 60435 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60435?
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 ZIP 60435?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60435?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60435?
10 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60435 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60435?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60435?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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