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Byron, IL — ZIP 61010

Population: 7,497 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61010 (Byron, IL) is $278,974 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 33 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,974

Median home value

+8.3%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,974
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+104.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$278,974
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
$285,000
Median list price
$279,500
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/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
1
School districts serving the area
Ogle Co Education Cooperative, Byron CUSD 226
Schools include
OCEC Life Skills, Byron High School 9-12, Byron Middle School, Mary Morgan Elem Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Byron Salvage Yard (3.8 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.2 in
Annual snowfall
33.9 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
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,550

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Thrifty Acres Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UW HEALTH, ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+7 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
26.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,616
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,226
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

ZIP 61010State medianUS median
Median home value$278,974$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,616$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 61010?
$278,974.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61010?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61010?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61010?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61010?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 61010 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61010?
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 61010?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61010?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Byron Salvage Yard, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 61010?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61010 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61010?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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