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Galesburg, IL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Galesburg.

Population: 32,203 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Galesburg, IL is $106,110 — up 13.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 25 days on market. 13 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 1.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$106,110

Median home value

+13.6%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$106,110
1-year appreciation
+13.6%
3-year appreciation
+32.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+51.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$106,110
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
$185,000
Median list price
$154,900
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
113
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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)
98.7 (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
13
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE, Knox Warren Spec Ed Districts, Galesburg CUSD 205
Schools include
RAES RSSP, RAES Night School, RAES East Alt Ed, Galesburg Area Voc Ctr, Knox-Warren SpEd Multi-Needs Prog

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, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (3.4 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
21.9 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
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,885
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
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)
-163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
65.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,014
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,641
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

GalesburgState medianUS median
Median home value$106,110$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$185,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,014$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 Galesburg, IL?
$106,110.
What is the median sale price in Galesburg, IL?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Galesburg, IL?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Galesburg, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Galesburg, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Galesburg/Koppers Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Galesburg, IL?
13 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Galesburg, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Galesburg, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 98.7 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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