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Normal, IL

Normal, IL.

Population: 54,075 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Normal, IL is $269,750 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,500 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,267/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,750

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,750
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$271,537
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
$297,500
Median list price
$249,000
Median price per sqft
$88
1-year sale-price change
+80.3%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
53

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,267/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
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
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Normal Community West High School, Chiddix Jr High School, Colene Hoose Elem School, Fairview Elem School, Glenn Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
40.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
289

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
207
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
280
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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,769
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,781
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
166

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

How it compares

NormalState medianUS median
Median home value$269,750$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$297,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,267/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,769$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 Normal, IL?
$269,750.
What is the median sale price in Normal, IL?
$297,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Normal, IL?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Normal, IL?
Typical rent: $1,267/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Normal, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
Is Normal, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Normal, 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 Normal, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Normal, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Normal, IL?
16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Normal, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Normal, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Normal, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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