The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61071 sells for about $149,914, or $122 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.98% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $808 a month.
ZIP 61071 — Rock Falls
The 61071 housing market is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with a median list price of $149,914. Sales activity remains steady, though the market is constrained by a limited supply of active listings. Prices have shown year-over-year growth, reflecting a stable but slow-moving local real estate environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options in a small-town environment.
Median prices moved up 20.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 12.0% — 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 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 61071, Whiteside County, IL
Public schools serving the area are part of the Rock Falls Elementary and High School districts, generally characterized by moderate performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including potential for severe storms and localized flooding near the Rock River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors in the Sauk Valley region, with steady but modest infrastructure maintenance.
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.
Commute times are generally short, with many residents working within the immediate Rock Falls and Sterling area.
The area features access to the Rock River for boating and fishing, as well as local parks and community facilities within the city of Rock Falls.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family home rentals with moderate vacancy pressure and stable demand.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, retail, and service industries within the Sauk Valley region.
The area is served by local road networks with primary access via Illinois Route 40 and U.S. Route 30.
Whiteside County Assessment Office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district, municipal, and county-level special service taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northern Illinois.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ACS 2024 estimates.
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.
Provides recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
A major local park offering green space and community activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.