The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61019 sells for about $339,900, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $972 a month.
ZIP 61019 — Durand
The housing market in 61019 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, driven by the appeal of the Lake Summerset community. Prices remain firm with a seller-leaning environment, reflecting broader trends in the Rockford metropolitan area. Buyers are primarily seeking lifestyle-oriented properties, keeping the market competitive despite limited turnover.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, lake-oriented lifestyle with access to recreational amenities, while remaining within commuting distance of Rockford.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.2% · poverty 3.1% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61019, Illinois
The area is served by the Durand Community Unit School District, which provides local public education options for residents.
The area is primarily characterized by residential lake community living, with standard regional insurance considerations for Midwestern weather patterns.
Development is anchored by the Lake Summerset community, which serves as a primary residential and recreational hub for the area.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to nearby employment centers in the Rockford metropolitan area.
The ZIP is defined by Lake Summerset, which offers private beaches, a marina, clubhouse, and extensive park facilities for residents.
The rental market is primarily driven by demand for lake-community lifestyle properties, with limited inventory and stable vacancy pressure.
The local economy is closely tied to the broader Rockford metropolitan area, which features a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics industries.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with residents utilizing regional road networks to access the Rockford employment core.
Development is largely focused on the maintenance and expansion of residential amenities within the Lake Summerset community.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and potential special assessments related to the Lake Summerset homeowners association.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with regional Illinois standards, reflecting typical Midwestern hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- West Rock Wake Park4.718.9 mi
- Coral Cove Family Fun Center4.318.3 mi
- BMO Center4.519.8 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.819.8 mi
- Blackhawk Farms Raceway4.815.2 mi
- Winnebago County Fairgrounds4.49 mi
- Williams Tree Farm4.814.3 mi
- Crazy Horse Campground4.412.2 mi
- Sumner Park District4.58.9 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.819.8 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.719.9 mi
- Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens4.719.8 mi
- Beckman Mill4.813 mi
- Rockford Art Museum4.619.9 mi
- Four Lakes Forest Preserve4.410.8 mi
- Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve4.611.5 mi
- Sugar River Forest Preserve4.59 mi
- Sumner Park District4.58.9 mi
- Lynx Golf Course at Westlake Village4.310.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private lake community featuring beaches, a marina, and clubhouse facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.