The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61953 sells for about $183,990, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $885 a month.
ZIP 61953 — Tuscola
The Tuscola housing market shows moderate stability with home values appreciating slightly over the past year. Market activity remains focused on local residential needs, with a limited inventory of homes for sale.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town environment with access to essential local services.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 61953, Douglas County IL
The area offers a range of primary and secondary schools, including both public and private options at the elementary level.
Tuscola serves as the county seat for Douglas County and maintains a stable economic base centered on local services and regional agriculture.
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.
The area is characterized by quiet streets and a calm environment, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for regional travel.
The area provides a peaceful environment with access to local parks and community-focused amenities within the city of Tuscola.
The local economy is anchored by the county seat functions of Tuscola and the surrounding agricultural industry of Douglas County.
Data aggregated from Census and local market reports.
- Skateland4.419.9 mi
- Flesor's Candy Kitchen4.81.4 mi
- Aikman Wildlife Adventure4.69 mi
- The Great Pumpkin Patch4.611.8 mi
- Ervin Park4.62.2 mi
- Wimple Park4.51.7 mi
- Hippie Memorial4.46.8 mi
- Aikman Wildlife Adventure4.69 mi
- Ervin Park4.62.2 mi
- Wimple Park4.51.7 mi
- Country Salvage Store4.78.3 mi
- Shady Crest Farm Market4.810.6 mi
- Willard Airport4.417.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational opportunities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.