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Zcta 60490, IL

Zcta 60490, IL.

Population: 22,156 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 60490, IL is $501,805 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 51.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,854/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$501,805

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$501,805
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+68.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$501,805
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
$490,000
Median list price
$498,950
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,854/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
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Plainfield SD 202, Valley View CUSD 365U, Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Schools include
Liberty Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, Wayne Builta Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (10.8 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
45.1 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
155
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
246

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
135,066
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
132,388

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
-986 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
1.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
56.2%
Median annual property tax
$9,881
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,864
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,433

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

How it compares

Zcta 60490State medianUS median
Median home value$501,805$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$490,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,854/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,881$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 Zcta 60490, IL?
$501,805.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 60490, IL?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 60490, IL?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 60490, IL?
Typical rent: $3,854/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 60490, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Zcta 60490, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 60490, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 60490, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 60490, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 60490, IL?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 60490, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 60490, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 60490, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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