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Barclay, IL

Barclay, IL.

Population: 5,760 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Barclay, IL is $338,202 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,500 after a median 10.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,202

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

10.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,202
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+41.8%
10-year appreciation
+65.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$338,202
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
$290,500
Median list price
$347,450
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-19.3%
Median days on market
10.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Sherman 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, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.4%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
182
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
856
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,033
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,209

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (8 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Bock Farms Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
1
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)
-511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,378
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,039
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

BarclayState medianUS median
Median home value$338,202$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$290,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,378$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 Barclay, IL?
$338,202.
What is the median sale price in Barclay, IL?
$290,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Barclay, IL?
Median days on market: 10.5 days.
What is typical rent in Barclay, IL?
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 Barclay, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, lightning, strongWind.
Is Barclay, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Barclay, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Barclay, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Barclay, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Barclay, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Barclay, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Barclay, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Barclay, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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