The basics
Total Population
5,991
Median Age
48
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$119,900
Median Property Tax
$2,549
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.57
Median Rent
$790
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
37%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.85%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
-9.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
133.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
17.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
97
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 60970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60970 is $119,900, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60970 is $2,549, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60970 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60970 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60970?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60970 have moved 37% over the past five years (0.85% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60970?
- ZIP Code 60970 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →