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Blue island, IL

Blue island, IL.

Population: 23,327 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blue island, IL is $205,924 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 103 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,355/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,924

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$205,924
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.3%
10-year appreciation
+129.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$205,924
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
$310,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
+59.0%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,355/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,010/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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cook County SD 130, CHSD 218
Schools include
Everett F Kerr Middle School, Lincoln Elem School, Paul Revere Intermediate School, Whittier Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake Calumet Cluster (6.1 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)

Annual precipitation
44.6 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)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
228
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
262,732
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
263,218

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
40
Hospitals include
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER, MACNEAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
104
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
62.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,489
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

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

How it compares

Blue islandState medianUS median
Median home value$205,924$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$310,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,355/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,489$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 Blue island, IL?
$205,924.
What is the median sale price in Blue island, IL?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blue island, IL?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Blue island, IL?
Typical rent: $1,355/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blue island, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Blue island, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Blue island, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blue island, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blue island, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blue island, IL?
9 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Blue island, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blue island, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blue island, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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