The basics
Total Population
12,135
Median Age
43.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$222,700
Median Property Tax
$4,230
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.41
Median Rent
$1,015
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
7.6%
Pandemic Gain %
25%
Recession Drop %
-2.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
21.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
125.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
59.4
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 61254: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61254?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61254 is $222,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61254?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61254 is $4,230, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61254 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61254 cost about 2.41× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61254?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61254 is $1,015 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61254?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61254 have moved 38% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61254?
- ZIP Code 61254 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61254 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61254's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.4 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →