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Colchester, IL

Colchester, IL.

Population: 2,236 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colchester, IL is $101,196 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $31,000 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, 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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$101,196

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$101,196
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+26.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$103,085
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
$31,000
Median list price
$150,000
Median price per sqft
$40
1-year sale-price change
-75.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
73.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop, West Prairie CUSD 103
Schools include
WCISEC MD, West Prairie South Elementary Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.1%
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)

Annual precipitation
41.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,887
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,186

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Clark Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-83 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,252
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,875
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ColchesterState medianUS median
Median home value$101,196$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$31,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,252$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 Colchester, IL?
$101,196.
What is the median sale price in Colchester, IL?
$31,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Colchester, IL?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Colchester, 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 Colchester, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Colchester, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Colchester, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colchester, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colchester, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colchester, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colchester, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Colchester, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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