The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61759 sells for about $172,500, or $95 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $775 a month.
ZIP 61759 — Minier
The Minier housing market is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth consistent with a small, rural-adjacent village. Sales activity is infrequent, with homes typically selling near list price due to limited supply. The market remains highly affordable compared to national averages, driven by local demand for single-family housing.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town environment with a manageable commute to larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 6.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 5.2% — 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 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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61759, Tazewell County IL
Minier is a small village in Tazewell County with low reported crime rates, generally considered safer than the larger urban centers in the Peoria metropolitan area.
The village is served by the Olympia Community Unit School District 16, which is generally regarded as providing stable, community-focused public education.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with standard flood risks associated with local drainage patterns.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Peoria metro area, with local development focused on maintaining the village's small-town residential character.
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 commute by car to employment hubs in Morton, Pekin, or Peoria, with travel times generally ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
Local amenities include small village parks and proximity to larger recreational facilities in neighboring Morton and Tremont, with basic shopping available locally.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the village's small size and high owner-occupancy rate, with most rentals consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents relying on the broader Peoria metropolitan area for major employment in healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with access to I-155 providing the primary corridor to the Peoria metro area.
Development is primarily limited to small-scale residential infill projects consistent with the village's existing zoning.
Tazewell County utilizes a standard assessment process based on fair market value, with property taxes collected annually by the county treasurer.
Parcels are subject to levies from Olympia CUSD 16 and local village municipal services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Illinois.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 61759 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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.