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Herscher, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,302
Population
719/sq mi density
$100,833
Median Income
$38,001 per capita
$198,200
Home Value
$224,592 Zillow
$1,093
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
67
Violent Crime/100K
133 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,833 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $1,093/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$198,200
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
550
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$198,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$224,592
Median Sale Price
$247,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.0%
Owner-Occupied
26.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,093/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $198,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,592 |
| Median Sale Price | $247,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,093 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 550 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |