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Sugar grove, IL

Sugar grove, IL.

Population: 12,081 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sugar grove, IL is $459,936 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $492,500 after a median 45 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$459,936

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$459,936
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$459,936
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
$492,500
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+11.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,150/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch, Kaneland Harter Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (14.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.9 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
51,374
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,305

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
90
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)
-850 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.7%
Median annual property tax
$8,783
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
182,988
Average weekly wage
$1,142
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,643

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

How it compares

Sugar groveState medianUS median
Median home value$459,936$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$492,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,783$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 Sugar grove, IL?
$459,936.
What is the median sale price in Sugar grove, IL?
$492,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sugar grove, IL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Sugar grove, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,440/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sugar grove, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, drought.
Is Sugar grove, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Sugar grove, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sugar grove, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sugar grove, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sugar grove, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sugar grove, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sugar grove, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sugar grove, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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