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Valmeyer, IL — ZIP 62295

Population: 1,459 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62295 (Valmeyer, IL) is $257,785 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,924 after a median 1 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with heat wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,785

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,785
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+74.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$260,050
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,924
Median list price
$247,369
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-17.5%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Valmeyer High School, Valmeyer Elementary School, Valmeyer Jr High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A19
NFIP flood claims on record
466
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Minker/Stout/Romaine Creek (13.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,932
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Ralph Jacobs Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC, GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,363
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,232
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
65

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

How it compares

ZIP 62295State medianUS median
Typical home value$257,785$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$259,924$214,937$319,906
Median days on market1 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$3,363$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 typical home value in ZIP 62295?
$257,785.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62295?
$259,924.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62295?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62295?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62295?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, strong wind.
Is ZIP 62295 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62295. 466 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A19. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62295?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62295?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62295?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62295?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 62295 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62295?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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