The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60504 sells for about $363,000, or $222 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,227 a month.
ZIP 60504 — Aurora
The 60504 housing market is currently competitive, with a median sale price of $363,000 and a year-over-year price increase of 8.2%. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing steady sales activity, though some metrics like days on market have increased compared to the previous year. Note that specific figures for active inventory and price cut percentages were sourced from recent market reports, while some demographic data is based on the most recent available ACS estimates.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban space and access to regional employment hubs, as well as investors targeting stable rental demand.
Median prices moved up 8.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60504, Illinois
The area is served by multiple districts including Aurora West School District 129 and Indian Prairie School District 204, generally characterized by moderate to high performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding; insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Aurora commercial corridor and regional logistics hubs, with ongoing residential infill and commercial redevelopment.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Commuters primarily utilize I-88 and Metra rail lines for access to the Chicago employment core, with average commute times reflecting suburban traffic patterns.
The area features access to local parks, forest preserves, and proximity to the Fox River trail system, alongside retail centers along the Route 59 corridor.
The rental market shows steady demand with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes, reflecting the area's suburban affordability relative to the Chicago core.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, logistics, and retail sectors, with significant employment clusters in the surrounding Aurora and Naperville business corridors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-88 and proximity to Metra BNSF line stations in neighboring Aurora and Naperville.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development projects are focused on infill sites and the redevelopment of older commercial corridors.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, library, and park districts, with some areas potentially within TIF or special service areas.
Property insurance market is stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 60504.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Raging Waves4.212.4 mi
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.517.3 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.78.1 mi
- Activate Games4.914.9 mi
- K1 Speed Addison4.315 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.43.6 mi
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.517.3 mi
- Cantigny Park4.87.4 mi
- Cog Hill Golf & Country Club4.414.8 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.78.1 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.88.7 mi
- Raging Waves4.212.4 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple4.87.1 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.712.8 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.78.1 mi
- Cantigny Park4.87.4 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.43.9 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.79 mi
- Old Joliet Prison4.616.3 mi
- Two Brothers Roundhouse4.44.8 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.88.7 mi
- Cantigny Park4.87.4 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.712.8 mi
- Wolf's Crossing Community Park4.83.7 mi
- Blackwell Forest Preserve4.76 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.43.6 mi
- Bolingbrook Golf Club4.57.2 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.56.6 mi
- Cantigny Golf4.77 mi
- St. Andrews Golf and Country Club4.311.5 mi
- Chicago Premium Outlets4.54.2 mi
- Fox Valley Mall4.30.3 mi
- Yorktown Center4.412.2 mi
- H Mart Naperville4.55.6 mi
- Naperville Fresh Market4.52.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the Aurora area.
Provides recreational trails and water access for local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.