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Paxton, IL — ZIP 60957

Population: 5,596 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60957 (Paxton, IL) is $155,019 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $154,954 after a median 43 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,019

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$155,019
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+41.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$155,043
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
$154,954
Median list price
$234,600
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+15.7%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,399/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch, Clara Peterson Elem School, Panther Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 0% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.2 in
Annual snowfall
18.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Read Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-52 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,951
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,733
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ZIP 60957State medianUS median
Typical home value$155,019$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$154,954$214,937$319,906
Median days on market43 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,951$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 60957?
$155,019.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60957?
$154,954.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60957?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60957?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60957?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60957?
Risk to homes is higher than 0% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60957?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60957?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60957?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60957?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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