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Prairie view, IL

Prairie view, IL.

Population: 8,502 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Prairie view, IL is $706,312 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,500 after a median 59.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,419/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$706,312

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

59.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$706,312
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+40.5%
10-year appreciation
+44.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$706,312
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
$524,500
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
-9.4%
Median days on market
59.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,419/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,220/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,370/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,670/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,980/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103, Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125
Schools include
Half Day School, Daniel Wright Jr High School, Laura B Sprague School, Adlai E Stevenson High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · 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 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wauconda Sand & Gravel (12.4 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
39.8 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

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)
187,626
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
146,197

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON, LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
170
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)
-2,667 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
19.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
289,339
Average weekly wage
$1,795
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

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

How it compares

Prairie viewState medianUS median
Median home value$706,312$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$524,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,419/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Prairie view, IL?
$706,312.
What is the median sale price in Prairie view, IL?
$524,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Prairie view, IL?
Median days on market: 59.5 days.
What is typical rent in Prairie view, IL?
Typical rent: $3,419/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prairie view, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Prairie view, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Prairie view, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Prairie view, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prairie view, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prairie view, IL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Prairie view, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Prairie view, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Prairie view, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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