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Braceville, IL

Braceville, IL.

Population: 1,812 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Braceville, IL is $228,624 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,950 after a median 86 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,624

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,624
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$229,661
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
$409,950
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+86.3%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,390/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
Braceville Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (Manufacturing Area) (11.2 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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,301
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Hope Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+61 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,291
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,422
Average weekly wage
$1,363
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

BracevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$228,624$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$409,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,291$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 Braceville, IL?
$228,624.
What is the median sale price in Braceville, IL?
$409,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Braceville, IL?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in Braceville, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,590/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Braceville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado.
Is Braceville, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Braceville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Braceville, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Braceville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Braceville, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Braceville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Braceville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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