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Aurora, IL — ZIP 60505

Population: 57,199 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60505 (Aurora, IL) is $255,508 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,000 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,679/month. 20 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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$255,508

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,508
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.9%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+131.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$255,508
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
$279,000
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,679/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,400/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
20
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kane ROE, Aurora East USD 131
Schools include
East Aurora HS RSSP, Henry W Cowherd Middle School, East High School, C F Simmons Middle School, C M Bardwell 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, 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
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (9.1 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
113,123
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
117,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Naper Aero Club Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
170
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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
65.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,559
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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 60505State medianUS median
Median home value$255,508$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$279,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,679/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,559$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 60505?
$255,508.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60505?
$279,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60505?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60505?
Typical rent: $1,679/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60505?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, drought.
Is ZIP 60505 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60505?
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 60505?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60505?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60505?
20 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60505 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 60505?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60505?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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