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Metropolis, IL — ZIP 62960

Population: 10,783 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62960 (Metropolis, IL) is $124,048 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $137,246 after a median 83 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$124,048

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$124,048
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+23.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$126,349
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
$137,246
Median list price
$159,900
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+24.8%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38, Massac UD 1
Schools include
Maple Grove Elem School, Massac Jr High School, Metropolis Elem School, Franklin Elem School, Massac County High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A18
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (9.2 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
58.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 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)
1,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,418

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Metropolis Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,819
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
47.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,966
Average weekly wage
$982
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

ZIP 62960State medianUS median
Median home value$124,048$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$137,246$212,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,819$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 62960?
$124,048.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62960?
$137,246.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62960?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62960?
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 62960?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 62960 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A18.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62960?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62960?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62960?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62960?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62960 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62960?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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