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Kirkland, IL

Kirkland, IL.

Population: 2,369 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kirkland, IL is $290,313 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,750 after a median 16.5 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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$290,313

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

16.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,313
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,313
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
$242,750
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
16.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School, Hiawatha Elem Sch PreK-5

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
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
Acme Solvents Reclaiming, Inc. (Morristown Plant) (9.6 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.4 in
Annual snowfall
27.6 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,488
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,554

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
82
Nearest airport
Harold Bunger Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UW HEALTH, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL, ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,107
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
54.9%

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

KirklandState medianUS median
Median home value$290,313$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$242,750$212,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,107$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 Kirkland, IL?
$290,313.
What is the median sale price in Kirkland, IL?
$242,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Kirkland, IL?
Median days on market: 16.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Kirkland, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kirkland, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kirkland, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kirkland, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kirkland, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kirkland

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