Bluffs, IL62621

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$429,000
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Median Household Income
$86,800
52.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
41
18.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Bluffs, IL

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bluffs, IL is 41. This is a increase of 18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer 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.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$429,000-7.0%
Listing Count
10.0%
Listings as % of HomesN/A0.0%
Days on Market
4118.0%
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Demographics — Bluffs, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bluffs, IL has a population of 1,160, which has decreased by -2.8% over the past 5 years. Bluffs, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,160-2.8%
% Under 18
19.4%-11.0%
% Seniors
21.0%34.6%
% WFH
6.5%170.8%
% w/ College Degree
19.2%19.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bluffs, IL is a predominantly white area, with 94.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bluffs, IL is hispanic, making up 4.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in Bluffs, IL, and this percentage has increased by 150.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
94.3%-4.7%
% Black
0.6%∞%
% Hispanic
4.8%433.3%
% Asian
0.6%200.0%
% Foreign Born
0.5%150.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Bluffs, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 2 mortgage originations in Bluffs, IL, of which 50.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 85.0%, with 50.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bluffs, IL. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 0.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
2
% Conventional Loans
50.0%
% Government Loans
50.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
0.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bluffs, IL

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
30
Total Units Section 8
0
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$740
2 BedroomN/AN/A$970
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,290

Affordability — Bluffs, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income RatioN/A
Median Home PriceN/A
Median Household Income$86,800

Bluffs, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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