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Fulton, IL

Fulton, IL.

Population: 5,437 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fulton, IL is $167,773 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $176,450 after a median 38 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$167,773

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$167,773
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+38.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$167,773
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
$176,450
Median list price
$179,950
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Fulton High School, River Bend Middle School, Fulton Elem School, Early Step Pre-School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (9.3 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
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 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
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,503
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Frank's Flying Service Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-125 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,604
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
59.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,517
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

FultonState medianUS median
Median home value$167,773$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$176,450$212,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,604$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 Fulton, IL?
$167,773.
What is the median sale price in Fulton, IL?
$176,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Fulton, IL?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Fulton, 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 Fulton, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm.
Is Fulton, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in Fulton, 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 Fulton, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fulton, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fulton, IL?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fulton, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fulton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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