The basics
Total Population
23,308
Median Age
40.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$139,400
Median Property Tax
$3,625
Effective Tax Rate
3%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.18
Median Rent
$869
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
45%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.2%
Pandemic Gain %
27%
Recession Drop %
-2.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
125.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
36.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
52.3
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 61244: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61244?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61244 is $139,400, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61244?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61244 is $3,625, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61244 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61244 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61244?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61244 is $869 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61244?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61244 have moved 45% over the past five years (9.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61244?
- ZIP Code 61244 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61244 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61244's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.3 (lower than 65% 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 →