The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61571 sells for about $254,847, or $134 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 4 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $988 a month.
ZIP 61571 — Washington
The housing market in 61571 is highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and rapid sales velocity. Strong demand from family buyers, coupled with limited supply, continues to drive modest price appreciation and a high sale-to-list ratio.
This area is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and a manageable commute to the Peoria metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 4 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 6.3% — 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 4.3%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61571, Tazewell County IL
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Washington Community High School, which is frequently recognized for strong academic performance.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
The area benefits from proximity to the Peoria employment hub, with steady residential development and infrastructure support for suburban expansion.
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 employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes via major regional highway corridors.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to the Illinois River for outdoor recreation, alongside established retail and dining options in the Washington city center.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and professionals, with limited vacancy pressure and a stable trajectory for asking rents.
The economy is anchored by the broader Peoria metro area, with significant employment in manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors.
The area is served by a network of state highways providing connectivity to the Peoria metropolitan region; public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on residential growth and infrastructure improvements to support the expanding suburban population.
Parcels are subject to local school district, municipal, and county tax levies, with specific assessments for fire protection and library services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Illinois.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 61571 profile.
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.
- The Putt Club East Peoria4.38.6 mi
- Elevate Trampoline Park4.513.1 mi
- Elevate Trampoline Park4.68.7 mi
- Kartville4.211.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.911.8 mi
- Peoria Civic Center4.29.2 mi
- Peoria Zoo4.38.3 mi
- Caterpillar Visitors Center4.79 mi
- Five Points Washington4.50.9 mi
- Kenny's Westside Pub4.59.1 mi
- Peoria Zoo4.38.3 mi
- Peoria Riverfront Museum4.59 mi
- Detweiller Park4.710.9 mi
- Caterpillar Visitors Center4.79 mi
- The Peoria PlayHouse4.68.3 mi
- Peoria Riverfront Museum4.59 mi
- Caterpillar Visitors Center4.79 mi
- The Peoria PlayHouse4.68.3 mi
- Wheels O' Time Museum4.914.3 mi
- Soderstrom Castle4.68.4 mi
- Detweiller Park4.710.9 mi
- Luthy Botanical Garden4.68.5 mi
- Forest Park Nature Center4.89.3 mi
- Glen Oak Park4.58.4 mi
- Laura Bradley Park4.510.8 mi
- EastPort Marina4.56.7 mi
- Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club4.68.2 mi
- Pekin Boat Club4.314.8 mi
- National Marine Service & Rentals4.38.5 mi
- Metamora Fields Golf Club4.77.3 mi
- WeaverRidge Golf Club4.312.9 mi
- Pine Lakes Golf Club4.63 mi
- Quail Meadows Golf Course4.44.6 mi
- Newman Golf Course410.9 mi
- Northwoods Mall411.5 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.410.3 mi
- Kohl's4.28.5 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.45.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
Multi-use facility featuring fitness, aquatic, and performing arts amenities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.