The basics
Total Population
7,821
Median Age
41.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$157,300
Median Property Tax
$2,195
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.91
Median Rent
$874
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
35%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.9%
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
19.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
112.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
14.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.7
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 61834: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61834?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61834 is $157,300, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61834?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61834 is $2,195, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61834 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61834 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61834?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61834 is $874 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61834?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61834 have moved 35% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61834?
- ZIP Code 61834 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61834 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61834's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.7 (lower than 58% 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 →