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Lexington, IL — ZIP 61753

Population: 2,833 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61753 (Lexington, IL) is $239,615 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 258 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,615

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

258

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$239,615
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+43.6%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$240,357
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
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$213
Median days on market
258 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lexington Jr High School, Lexington High School, Lexington Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
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
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
23.7 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
289

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,169
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,736

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
P.J. Killian Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,296
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,781
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
166

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

How it compares

ZIP 61753State medianUS median
Median home value$239,615$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market258 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,296$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 61753?
$239,615.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61753?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61753?
Median days on market: 258 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61753?
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 61753?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61753?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61753?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61753?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61753?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61753 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61753?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61753?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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