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Frankfort, IL

Frankfort, IL.

Population: 32,836 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Frankfort, IL is $503,127 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 87.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,340/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$503,127

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

87.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$503,127
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+60.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$503,127
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
$265,000
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+10.0%
Median days on market
87.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,340/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,840/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,370/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,740/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
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lincoln-Way Area Spec Ed JA Dist, Frankfort CCSD 157C, Lincoln Way CHSD 210
Schools include
Pioneer Grove Educational Center, LWASE-Self-K-8, Grand Prairie Elementary School, Chelsea Elem School, Hickory Creek Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant (Load-Assembly-Packing Area) (14.8 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
18.6 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
246

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
99,692
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,402

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Meadow Creek Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
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)
-986 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
10.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$9,286
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,864
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,433

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

How it compares

FrankfortState medianUS median
Median home value$503,127$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,340/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,286$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 Frankfort, IL?
$503,127.
What is the median sale price in Frankfort, IL?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Frankfort, IL?
Median days on market: 87.5 days.
What is typical rent in Frankfort, IL?
Typical rent: $2,340/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Frankfort, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Frankfort, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Frankfort, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Frankfort, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Frankfort, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Frankfort, IL?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Frankfort, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Frankfort, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Frankfort, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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