The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61520 sells for about $116,200, or $102 per square foot.
Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $770 a month.
ZIP 61520 — Canton
The housing market in 61520 is characterized by a low median home value and limited active inventory. Market activity is primarily driven by local demand within the Canton, IL area, with stable but modest economic indicators.
This area is suitable for those seeking a lower cost of living and rural-adjacent housing, primarily appealing to local workers and retirees.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.3% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 61520
The area is characterized by a mix of rural land and the city of Canton, with economic activity centered on the Canton Micro 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.
The mean travel time to work for residents is approximately 22 minutes.
The area features rural landscapes and local parks within the Canton vicinity.
The local economy is tied to the Canton, IL Micro Area, which serves as the primary employment hub for the region.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 61520.
- Whiskey Taco4.517.1 mi
- Aura Haunted House4.918 mi
- Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course4.518.5 mi
- Joe's Place | Norris, IL4.68.5 mi
- Sand Ridge State Forest4.58.9 mi
- Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area4.55.6 mi
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area4.35.8 mi
- Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge4.49.7 mi
- Lakeland Park4.76.3 mi
- Sand Ridge State Forest4.58.9 mi
- Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area4.55.6 mi
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area4.35.8 mi
- Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge4.49.7 mi
- Lakeland Park4.76.3 mi
- Pekin Boat Club4.316.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.35.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.