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Peoria heights, IL — ZIP 61614

Population: 27,370 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61614 (Peoria heights, IL) is $206,437 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,218 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,206/month. 8 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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$206,437

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,437
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+24.2%
5-year appreciation
+46.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$206,437
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
$190,218
Median list price
$210,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
52

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,206/mo
1-year rent change
+13.0%
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Reservoir Gifted School, Hines Primary School, Kellar Primary School, Northmoor Primary School, Richwoods High School

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, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
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 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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
30.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
540
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,752

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL, CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-656 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
53.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,428
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,638
Average weekly wage
$1,413
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ZIP 61614State medianUS median
Median home value$206,437$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$190,218$212,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,206/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,428$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 61614?
$206,437.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61614?
$190,218.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61614?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61614?
Typical rent: $1,206/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61614?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 61614 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61614?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61614?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61614?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61614?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61614 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61614?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61614?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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