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Orion, IL

Orion, IL.

Population: 3,120 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Orion, IL is $228,263 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,000 after a median 18 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,263

Median home value

+8.5%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,263
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+61.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$228,263
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
$226,000
Median list price
$221,900
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
+140.4%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
C R Hanna Elem School, Orion High School, Orion Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.5%
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
41.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,521
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,575

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, HAMMOND HENRY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-82 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
54.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,647
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,965
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

OrionState medianUS median
Median home value$228,263$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$226,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market18 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 Orion, IL?
$228,263.
What is the median sale price in Orion, IL?
$226,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Orion, IL?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Orion, 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 Orion, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Orion, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Orion, 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 Orion, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Orion, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Orion, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Orion, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Orion, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Orion, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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