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Southern view, IL

Southern view, IL.

Population: 28,922 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Southern view, IL is $98,416 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $127,500 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,128/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,416

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$98,416
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+44.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$98,416
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
$127,500
Median list price
$127,400
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
+20.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,128/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
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
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Sangamon Area Spec Ed Dist, Menard/Sangamon ROE, Springfield SD 186
Schools include
SASED Central-Proj Ican & Pace, PROJECT IMPACT, Springfield Ball Charter School, Iles Elem School, Laketown 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, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Illinois Public Service Co. (23.4 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
359
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,849
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Home National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Holmes Southeast Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANDREW MCFARLAND MENTAL HLTH CTR
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
40
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
63.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,831
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,039
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

Southern viewState medianUS median
Median home value$98,416$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$127,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,128/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,831$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 Southern view, IL?
$98,416.
What is the median sale price in Southern view, IL?
$127,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Southern view, IL?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Southern view, IL?
Typical rent: $1,128/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southern view, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, lightning, strongWind.
Is Southern view, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Southern view, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southern view, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southern view, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Southern view, IL?
15 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Southern view, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southern view, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southern view, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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