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German Valley, IL

German Valley, IL.

Population: 824 (Census ACS)

The median home value in German Valley, IL is $224,809 — up 14.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,500 after a median 11.5 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 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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$224,809

Median home value

+14.2%

1-year change

11.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,809
1-year appreciation
+14.2%
3-year appreciation
+24.7%
5-year appreciation
+51.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$224,809
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
$222,500
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
+32.4%
Median days on market
11.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.6%

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

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
German Valley Grade 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 · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Byron Salvage Yard (13.7 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)

Annual precipitation
41.8 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Albertus Airport (FEP) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-119 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
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,647
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,721
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

German ValleyState medianUS median
Median home value$224,809$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$222,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,647$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 German Valley, IL?
$224,809.
What is the median sale price in German Valley, IL?
$222,500.
How long do homes take to sell in German Valley, IL?
Median days on market: 11.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in German Valley, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in German Valley, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in German Valley, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near German Valley, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve German Valley, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in German Valley, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for German Valley

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