Prophetstown, IL 61277 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Prophetstown, IL—61277

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$168,000

8.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,800

23.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

42.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Prophetstown, IL

As of May '26, the median home price in Prophetstown, IL is $168,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.0%. This indicates that home prices in Prophetstown, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$168,000	8.0%
Single Family	$166,000	7.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Prophetstown, IL

Prophetstown, IL lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

18.6%

2 Bedrooms

38.5%

3 Bedrooms

17.4%

4 Bedrooms

15.8%

5+ Bedrooms

9.7%

Property Listings — Prophetstown, IL

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Prophetstown, IL is 52. This is a decrease of -42.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$220,000	48.0%
Listing Count	17	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	32.0%
Days on Market	52	-42.0%

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Demographics — Prophetstown, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Prophetstown, IL has a population of 2,980, which has decreased by -8.1% over the past 5 years. Prophetstown, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,980	-8.1%
% Under 18	22.5%	11.4%
% Seniors	23.0%	3.6%
% WFH	3.8%	-35.6%
% w/ College Degree	15.9%	-33.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Prophetstown, IL is a predominantly white area, with 91.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Prophetstown, IL is hispanic, making up 2.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.7% of the population in Prophetstown, IL, and this percentage has decreased by 12.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	91.9%	-4.0%
% Black	1.3%	0.0%
% Hispanic	2.3%	109.1%
% Asian	1.3%	∞%
% Foreign Born	0.7%	-12.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Prophetstown, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 36 mortgage originations in Prophetstown, IL, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Prophetstown, IL. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 31.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	36
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	31.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Prophetstown, IL

Prophetstown, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	41
Total Units Section 8	41
% Rentals under Section 8	15.0%
% Occupied Section 8	66.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$700
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$880
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,130
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300

Prophetstown, IL—61277

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Prophetstown, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Prophetstown, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Prophetstown, IL

Demographics — Prophetstown, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Prophetstown, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Prophetstown, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Prophetstown, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Prophetstown, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2
Median Home Price	$168,000
Median Household Income	$72,800

Prophetstown, IL—61277

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Prophetstown, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Prophetstown, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Prophetstown, IL

Demographics — Prophetstown, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Prophetstown, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Prophetstown, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Prophetstown, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Prophetstown, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Hooppole, IL

Lyndon, IL

Tampico, IL

Erie, IL

Annawan, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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