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Machesney park, IL — ZIP 61115

Population: 22,364 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61115 (Machesney park, IL) is $211,232 — up 10.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,500 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,280/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,232

Median home value

+10.5%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,232
1-year appreciation
+10.5%
3-year appreciation
+29.9%
5-year appreciation
+51.9%
10-year appreciation
+122.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,232
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
$237,500
Median list price
$222,450
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+5.0%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,280/mo
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Boone/Winnebago ROE, Harlem UD 122
Schools include
Summit Academy TAOEP, Summit Academy RSSP, Summit Academy ALOP, Olson Park Elem School, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beloit Corp. (7.5 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)

Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
39.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,883
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,893

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Latham Park Aero Estates Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UW HEALTH, BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-610 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,781
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,682
Average weekly wage
$1,101
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

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

How it compares

ZIP 61115State medianUS median
Median home value$211,232$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$237,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,280/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,781$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 61115?
$211,232.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61115?
$237,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61115?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61115?
Typical rent: $1,280/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61115?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 61115 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61115?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61115?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61115?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61115?
9 schools (5 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61115 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61115?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61115?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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