The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61919 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $550 a month.
ZIP 61919 — Camargo
The Arcola housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Buyers are finding a balanced market where homes sell near asking price.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking an affordable, quiet small-town lifestyle with easy access to regional employment hubs via the interstate.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 2.8% · poverty 4.7% — 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 4.8%/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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 61919, Douglas County IL
Crime rates in Arcola are generally low and consistent with rural Douglas County trends, remaining well below the national average for violent and property crime.
The area is served by Arcola Community Unit School District 306, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes and community-focused programming.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near the Kaskaskia River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and the proximity to regional logistics hubs, with steady but modest development activity.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing I-57 for access to larger employment centers like Champaign-Urbana or Mattoon.
Local amenities include Moore Home State Historic Site, various community parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and outdoor recreation areas in Douglas County.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, with significant employment provided by local industrial firms and the school district.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-57 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale commercial growth within the city limits.
Douglas County assesses property based on fair market value, with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to school district levies, county taxes, and local municipal service fees.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Flesor's Candy Kitchen4.88.2 mi
- Walnut Point State Park4.77.4 mi
- Ervin Park4.68.4 mi
- Wimple Park4.57.1 mi
- Hippie Memorial4.410.8 mi
- Ashmore Estates4.717.3 mi
- Walnut Point State Park4.77.4 mi
- Ervin Park4.68.4 mi
- Wimple Park4.57.1 mi
- Willard Airport4.419.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Preserved historic site showcasing local heritage.
Central community hub and historic train depot.
Regional drive-through wildlife park located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.