The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61914 sells for about $89,000, or $103 per square foot.
Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,002 a month.
ZIP 61914 — Bethany
The Arcola housing market is characterized by very low inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Market activity is minimal, reflecting a small-town environment with limited turnover and consistent demand.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle in a rural Illinois setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
50% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61914
Arcola's economy is historically tied to the Illinois Central Railroad and regional agricultural industry, with modest population growth observed in recent years.
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.
Arcola features local parks and historic downtown amenities, serving as a small-town hub for the surrounding agricultural area.
The rental market in Arcola shows a vacancy rate of approximately 12%, reflecting a small-town inventory with limited turnover.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with historical roots in the railroad industry.
Data derived from local census and municipal reports.
- Dam West Beach4.616.2 mi
- Splash Cove4.116.4 mi
- Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater4.816.2 mi
- Beach House4.316.2 mi
- The Little Theatre On The Square4.87.7 mi
- The Wagon4.419.3 mi
- Northeast Community Fund4.618.1 mi
- Wolf Creek State Park4.611.6 mi
- Eagle Creek State Recreation Area4.610.2 mi
- Spitler Woods State Natural Area4.611.1 mi
- Fort Daniel Conservation Area4.710.5 mi
- Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area4.611 mi
- Children's Museum of Illinois4.515.7 mi
- Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum4.414.9 mi
- Two Story Outhouse4.518.3 mi
- Wolf Creek State Park4.611.6 mi
- Eagle Creek State Recreation Area4.610.2 mi
- Fletcher Park Recreation Center4.710.9 mi
- Spitler Woods State Natural Area4.611.1 mi
- Fort Daniel Conservation Area4.710.5 mi
- Lithia Springs Marina4.614.6 mi
- Findlay Marina4.58.7 mi
- Sullivan Marina & Campground4.710.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district serving as the city's commercial anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.