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Bearsdale, IL — ZIP 62526

Population: 30,483 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62526 (Bearsdale, IL) is $100,676 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $856/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$100,676

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$100,676
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$101,093
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
$184,000
Median list price
$55,800
Median price per sqft
$73
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
91.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$856/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Macon-Piatt Spec Educ Jnt Agr, Decatur SD 61
Schools include
Social-Emotional Learning Academy, Franklin Grove Elem School, Parsons Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, Robertson Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave
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
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.3%
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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.9 in
Annual snowfall
10.9 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,841
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,725

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (35 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Colonel Smith Memorial Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-355 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
54.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,080
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
54.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,227
Average weekly wage
$1,331
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

ZIP 62526State medianUS median
Median home value$100,676$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$184,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$856/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,080$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 62526?
$100,676.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62526?
$184,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62526?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62526?
Typical rent: $856/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62526?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 62526 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62526?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62526?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62526?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62526?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62526 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 62526?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62526?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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