The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61527 sells for about $420,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 9.15% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 61527 — Cuba
The Dunlap housing market remains highly competitive with very low inventory, driving a stable but tight environment for buyers. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year adjustment, the area's strong school district continues to attract families, keeping demand consistent. Current data reflects a low-volume market where properties sell quickly when listed.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking high-quality public schools and a suburban lifestyle within a reasonable commute of Peoria's major employment centers.
Median prices moved down 9.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61527, Peoria County IL
Dunlap is served by the highly-regarded Dunlap Community Unit School District 323, which is frequently cited as a top-performing district in the Peoria region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Peoria employment hub, with major regional employers in healthcare and manufacturing driving economic stability.
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 primarily commute by car to the Peoria metropolitan area, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Illinois River and various golf courses in the surrounding Peoria County area.
The rental market is limited in depth with low inventory; recent data indicates a decline in median asking rents.
The economy is anchored by the broader Peoria metropolitan area, featuring major employers in the healthcare, education, and heavy equipment manufacturing sectors.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major regional highway corridors connecting to Peoria.
Development is characterized by steady residential growth and infrastructure maintenance consistent with suburban Peoria expansion.
The Peoria County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the assessment process, ensuring property valuations align with state-mandated equalization factors.
Parcels are subject to Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 levies and various local municipal and county special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including seasonal storm risks common to Central Illinois.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and Data Commons.
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.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local recreational facilities and community programming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.