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Hillsdale, IL — ZIP 61257

Population: 844 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61257 (Hillsdale, IL) is $179,490 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 208.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,490

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

208.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,490
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+34.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$179,806
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
$290,000
Median list price
$359,450
Median price per sqft
$169
Median days on market
208.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (13.9 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
40.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
232

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,814
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Black Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, HAMMOND HENRY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-485 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
65.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,343
Mean commute to work
41 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,429
Average weekly wage
$1,339
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ZIP 61257State medianUS median
Median home value$179,490$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market209 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,343$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 61257?
$179,490.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61257?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61257?
Median days on market: 208.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61257?
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 61257?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 61257 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61257?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61257?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61257?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 61257 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61257?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61257?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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