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Roscoe, IL

Roscoe, IL.

Population: 20,194 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roscoe, IL is $318,229 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,950 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,229

Median home value

+8.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,229
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+25.1%
5-year appreciation
+49.2%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,229
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
$349,950
Median list price
$363,900
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+4.5%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131, Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop
Schools include
Ledgewood Elem School, Roscoe Middle School, Kinnikinnick School, Stone Creek School, WCSEC-Soc Emtlnl Learn Found-MS P

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Beloit Corp. (4.8 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
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
39.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,801
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,529

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
69
Nearest airport
Mc Curdy Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UW HEALTH, BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM
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)
-610 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,937
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,682
Average weekly wage
$1,101
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

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

How it compares

RoscoeState medianUS median
Median home value$318,229$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$349,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,937$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 Roscoe, IL?
$318,229.
What is the median sale price in Roscoe, IL?
$349,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Roscoe, IL?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Roscoe, IL?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roscoe, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Roscoe, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Roscoe, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roscoe, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roscoe, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Beloit Corp., 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Roscoe, IL?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Roscoe, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Roscoe, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Roscoe, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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