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IL area data

Steward, IL

Steward, IL.

Population: 722 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$287,530
1-year appreciation
+8.7%
3-year appreciation
+24.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$287,530
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$360,000
Median days on market
86 days
Sale-to-list ratio
103.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Thompson Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-68 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$3,839
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,973
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

Data last updated

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

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