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Herscher, IL — ZIP 60941

Population: 1,627 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60941 (Herscher, IL) is $262,822 — up 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,676 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,822

Typical home value

+10.2%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$262,822
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.7%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$262,822
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
$251,676
Median list price
$247,369
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-7.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+4.5%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$939/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Herscher Intermediate Sch, Herscher High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (Load-Assembly-Packing Area) (22.4 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
25.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,528
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,817

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Colman Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (53 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS, PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-224 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,416
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,986
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

ZIP 60941State medianUS median
Typical home value$262,822$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$251,676$214,937$319,906
Median days on market42 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$4,416$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 ZIP 60941?
$262,822.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60941?
$251,676.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60941?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60941?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60941?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60941?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60941?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60941?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60941?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60941 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60941?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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