The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60136 sells for about $433,500, or $181 per square foot.
Prices are up +27.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 60136 — Gilberts
The housing market in 60136 is showing strong appreciation and high demand, evidenced by a 27.7% year-over-year price increase. Low inventory levels and a high share of family-oriented households are driving competitive conditions for available listings. The area remains a desirable suburban destination, supported by its relative affordability compared to closer-in Chicago suburbs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who prioritize suburban space and newer housing stock while maintaining access to the broader Chicago metropolitan employment market.
Median prices moved up 27.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% 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 3.8% · poverty 2.1% — 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 6.5%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 60136, Kane County IL
The area is served by districts including Community Unit School District 300, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Gilberts has experienced steady residential expansion with new subdivision developments, supported by its proximity to the I-90 corridor and industrial growth in neighboring Elgin.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-90 providing a direct route toward the Chicago employment core and the northwest suburbs.
The area features several local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Fox River trail systems and regional forest preserves in Kane County.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by families seeking suburban housing options without immediate homeownership.
The local economy is supported by a mix of light industrial, retail, and service sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs in Elgin and the greater Chicago area.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via I-90, with limited public transit options requiring reliance on private vehicles for most daily travel.
The village continues to focus on managed residential growth and the expansion of commercial infrastructure along the primary transit corridors.
The Kane County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-value assessments, with periodic reassessments to reflect current real estate trends.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school districts, library districts, and fire protection districts typical of Illinois suburban governance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock, with standard coverage requirements for suburban residential properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.56 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.414.1 mi
- Funway4.418.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.3 mi
- Vertical Endeavors4.619.4 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.416.6 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.715.6 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.7 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.918.1 mi
- Schaumburg Convention Center4.617.4 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.311.9 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.56 mi
- Main Event Hoffman Estates4.28.9 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.711.8 mi
- Lippold Park4.510 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.7 mi
- Volo Museum4.718.8 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.711.8 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.518.9 mi
- Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley4.817.5 mi
- Lippold Park4.510 mi
- Pottawatomie Park4.812.9 mi
- Elgin Sports Complex4.46.9 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.59.2 mi
- Veteran Acres Park4.710.9 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.313.3 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.316.4 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.56.8 mi
- Munson Ski & Marine - At Water Tower4.618 mi
- Villa Olivia4.110.1 mi
- The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course4.56.8 mi
- Bartlett Hills Golf Club4.411.9 mi
- Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club4.312.8 mi
- Bowes Creek Country Club4.46.9 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.311 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.64.2 mi
- Mariano's4.312.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.46.2 mi
- Tom's Farm Market4.65.3 mi
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport425.4 mi
- Illinois Aviation Museum4.830.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational space and playground facilities.
Centralized commercial area serving local retail and dining needs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.