The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60542 sells for about $424,746, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% 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 $2,150 a month.
ZIP 60542 — North Aurora
The housing market in 60542 is showing steady growth with a 4.9% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Low inventory levels and consistent demand from families are driving competitive conditions, though the market remains balanced. The area's strong economic fundamentals and proximity to major employment hubs continue to support property value appreciation.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to both outdoor recreation and major employment hubs in the western Chicago suburbs.
Median prices moved up 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% 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 5.3%/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 3.7%/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 60542, 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.
Crime rates in the North Aurora area are generally considered lower than the regional average for the Chicago metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 60542 ZIP code are primarily part of the West Aurora School District 129, which maintains a diverse student body and generally stable academic performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Fox River, though wildfire risk is negligible.
The area benefits from its proximity to the I-88 tech corridor and ongoing commercial development along the Randall Road retail axis.
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 via I-88 or the nearby Metra stations in Aurora or Geneva, providing access to the Chicago employment core.
The area features extensive access to the Fox River Trail system, several local community parks, and proximity to major shopping centers along the Randall Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, supported by a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, light industrial, and professional services, with many residents commuting to larger employers in Aurora and the broader Chicago metro area.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads including IL-31 and IL-25, with access to Metra commuter rail services in neighboring Aurora.
Development is focused on the continued expansion of residential subdivisions and the enhancement of commercial infrastructure along the Randall Road corridor.
The Kane County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the valuation process, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including West Aurora School District 129, the Fox Valley Park District, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail, which are common in Northern Illinois.
Illinois continues to see net domestic out-migration, though suburban Kane County remains a destination for internal movers.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive Residential Real Property Disclosure Report covering material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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 Waves4.29.6 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.71.9 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.519.6 mi
- Activate Games4.919.7 mi
- K1 Speed Addison4.317.1 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.46.7 mi
- NOW Arena4.418.8 mi
- Cantigny Park4.89.7 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.71.9 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.84 mi
- Raging Waves4.29.6 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple4.81.5 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.71.9 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.84 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.410.1 mi
- NOW Arena4.418.8 mi
- Cantigny Park4.89.7 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.410.1 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.74.3 mi
- Two Brothers Roundhouse4.43.9 mi
- Cantigny Park4.89.7 mi
- Wolf's Crossing Community Park4.89.3 mi
- Blackwell Forest Preserve4.77.9 mi
- Pottawatomie Park4.87.5 mi
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve4.710.1 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.46.7 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.510.6 mi
- St. Andrews Golf and Country Club4.310.1 mi
- Cantigny Golf4.79.7 mi
- Prairie Landing Golf Club4.56.8 mi
- Chicago Premium Outlets4.53.4 mi
- Fox Valley Mall4.37.5 mi
- H Mart Naperville4.511.2 mi
- Naperville Fresh Market4.510 mi
- International Fresh Market4.28.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional trail system offering extensive biking and walking paths along the river.
A central community park providing river access and recreational facilities.
A major retail and dining district serving the western suburbs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.