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IL area data

Chicago, IL

Aggregated across 46 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Population: 2,306,683 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$339,178
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+6.1%
10-year appreciation
+45.0%
All-time peak (2016-07)
$380,451
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$572,777
Median list price
$490,852
Median days on market
70 days
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
1,971

Rents

Typical rent
$2,084/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

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%

Schools

Total schools
570
Elementary schools
398
Middle schools
11
High schools
154
Charter schools
109

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very High
Top hazards
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.3°F
Average high
62.8°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
19.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
239

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
92
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (0 mi)
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
45
Avg hospital rating
2.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
246
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-29,533 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$5,719
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

ZIP codes in Chicago

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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