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University park, IL

University park, IL.

Population: 21,461 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,360
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+192.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$161,360
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$166,000
Median list price
$169,900
Median days on market
77 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Rents

Typical rent
$1,806/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,330/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very High
Top hazards
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 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
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
811

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (15 mi)
Nearest airport
Meadow Creek Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
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
$4,611
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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 →

Data last updated

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

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