The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60175 sells for about $485,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 60175 — St. Charles
The housing market in 60175 remains resilient, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from family buyers. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the area's strong school district and quality of life continue to support property values.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as professionals who value the historic charm and recreational access of the Fox River Valley.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.2% — 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 4.7%/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 3.1%/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 60175, Kane County IL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
St. Charles (60175) maintains a low crime rate significantly below the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining infrequent and stable.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, consistently recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Fox River, though wildfire risk is negligible.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of professional services, manufacturing, and retail, with ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown St. Charles corridor.
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 toward the Chicago metropolitan area via IL-64 or IL-31, with limited access to Metra commuter rail services in neighboring ZIPs.
The area features extensive access to the Fox River trail system, numerous forest preserves, and the historic downtown St. Charles shopping and dining district.
The rental market is stable with moderate demand, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals and select apartment communities, with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by a diverse base of healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services, benefiting from its proximity to the broader Chicago economic engine.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major corridors including IL-64 and IL-31 providing access to regional employment hubs.
Development is focused on sustainable growth and the preservation of historic character, with limited large-scale greenfield projects.
The Kane County Assessor manages property valuations based on market trends and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to levies from St. Charles CUSD 303, Kane County, and local park and library districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk profile for major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 60175 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Raging Waves4.217 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.710.2 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.512.4 mi
- K1 Speed Addison4.318 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.415.7 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.419.4 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.718.5 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.413.4 mi
- NOW Arena4.412.9 mi
- Cantigny Park4.813.7 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple4.810.7 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.710.2 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.512.4 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.712.3 mi
- Funway4.48.6 mi
- NOW Arena4.412.9 mi
- Cantigny Park4.813.7 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.417.1 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.712.3 mi
- Two Brothers Roundhouse4.413.3 mi
- Pottawatomie Park4.84.4 mi
- Blackwell Forest Preserve4.712.7 mi
- Elgin Sports Complex4.47.5 mi
- East Side Sports Complex4.47.1 mi
- McCaslin Park4.612.2 mi
- Villa Olivia4.110.3 mi
- St. Andrews Golf and Country Club4.39.8 mi
- The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course4.57 mi
- Prairie Landing Golf Club4.58.4 mi
- Bartlett Hills Golf Club4.410.9 mi
- Chicago Premium Outlets4.511.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.46.1 mi
- Meijer4.33.9 mi
- Geneva Commons4.54.4 mi
- Windy Acres Farm3.55.8 mi
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport425.2 mi
- Illinois Aviation Museum4.821.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive paved trail system for cycling and walking.
Historic riverfront park with golf, swimming, and boat rentals.
Historic district with diverse local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.