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Paw paw, IL — ZIP 61353

Population: 1,282 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61353 (Paw paw, IL) is $235,879 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $213,250 after a median 115.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,879

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

115.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,879
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+139.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$235,879
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
$213,250
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-27.7%
Median days on market
115.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Paw Paw Elem School, Paw Paw Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
LaSalle Electric Utilities (24.8 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,511
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,604

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
65
Nearest airport
Dunn Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT PAUL MEDICAL CENTER, ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-68 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
63.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,258
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,973
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

ZIP 61353State medianUS median
Median home value$235,879$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$213,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market116 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,258$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 61353?
$235,879.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61353?
$213,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61353?
Median days on market: 115.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61353?
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 61353?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado.
Is ZIP 61353 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61353?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61353?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61353?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61353?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61353 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61353?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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