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Hinckley, IL

Hinckley, IL.

Population: 2,979 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hinckley, IL is $347,091 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,715 after a median 137.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$347,091

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

137.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$347,091
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$347,091
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
$382,715
Median list price
$389,995
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+30.4%
Median days on market
137.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,540/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,060/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
1
Schools include
Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch, Hinckley-Big Rock High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-County Landfill Co./Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. (24.5 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
45.5 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,599
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Hinckley Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,488
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,462
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
172

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

How it compares

HinckleyState medianUS median
Median home value$347,091$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$382,715$212,000$325,000
Median days on market138 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,488$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 Hinckley, IL?
$347,091.
What is the median sale price in Hinckley, IL?
$382,715.
How long do homes take to sell in Hinckley, IL?
Median days on market: 137.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hinckley, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,910/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hinckley, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Hinckley, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hinckley, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hinckley, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hinckley, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hinckley, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hinckley, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hinckley

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