The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61729 sells for about $230,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,027 a month.
ZIP 61729 — Congerville
The housing market in 61729 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation consistent with rural Central Illinois trends. Demand remains stable, driven by local buyers and those seeking proximity to the larger Bloomington-Normal and Peoria employment hubs. The market is currently balanced, with limited turnover and consistent pricing.
This ZIP is best suited for families and commuters who prefer a quiet, rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the larger employment centers of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.2% · poverty 2.2% — 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 3.8%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61729, Woodford County IL
Congerville is a small rural community with very low reported crime rates, significantly lower than the regional averages found in nearby Peoria or Bloomington-Normal.
Schools serving the area are generally part of the Woodford County school systems, which are characterized by stable, community-focused educational environments with moderate performance ratings.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood risks associated with local creek drainage; wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Bloomington-Normal and Peoria employment hubs, with the local economy remaining largely agricultural and residential.
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 Bloomington-Normal or Peoria, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes via I-74.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with small community parks and proximity to larger regional parks and golf courses in the surrounding Woodford County area.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the small inventory, and short-term rental presence is negligible.
The economy is anchored by regional agriculture and proximity to major employers in the Bloomington-Normal and Peoria metro areas, including healthcare and education sectors.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, relying on I-74 for regional connectivity to employment hubs.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential infill and agricultural land use, with no major high-density projects currently approved.
Woodford County utilizes a standard assessment process based on fair market value, with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and standard county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and storm damage common in Central Illinois.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the condition of the property's major systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 61729.
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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.515.2 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park BLOOMINGTON, IL4.515.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.116.1 mi
- Grady's Family Fun Park4.316.2 mi
- Roc Ice Cream and Golf4.517.8 mi
- Grossinger Motors Arena4.314.5 mi
- DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall4.614.8 mi
- CEFCU Arena4.613 mi
- Five Points Washington4.513 mi
- Hancock Stadium4.613.1 mi
- Marcus Bloomington Cinema4.512.4 mi
- Comlara Park4.59.3 mi
- Rader Family Farms4.510.7 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Normal 143.912.5 mi
- Maxwell Park4.611.9 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum4.713.8 mi
- Vrooman Mansion4.915.1 mi
- McLean County Museum of History4.714.5 mi
- David Davis Mansion4.815 mi
- Ewing Cultural Center4.815.1 mi
- Comlara Park4.59.3 mi
- Maxwell Park4.611.9 mi
- Fairview Park4.612.6 mi
- McClallen Park4.512 mi
- Rosa Parks Commons4.512.9 mi
- EastPort Marina4.518.7 mi
- Weibring Golf Club4.612.5 mi
- El Paso Golf Club4.611.9 mi
- Hazy Hills Golf Course3.410.2 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.512.5 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.312.8 mi
- Schnucks Normal4.412.6 mi
- El Paso Antique Mall4.612 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate residential area.
Regional outdoor space for hiking and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.