The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62218 sells for about $287,920, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $663 a month.
ZIP 62218 — Bartelso
The housing market in 62218 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, reflecting its rural nature. High price-to-rent ratios and slow turnover suggest a market that is stable but lacks the momentum of larger urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, rather than investors or short-term rental operators.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 2.2% — 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 6.4%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62218, Clinton County IL
The area is served by local rural school districts with limited public data available for specific performance ratings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agricultural and small-scale industrial operations within Clinton County.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to nearby employment hubs in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high price-to-rent ratios, making it challenging for investors to achieve immediate cash flow.
The economy is largely supported by agriculture and small-business services within the Clinton County region.
Transportation is entirely dependent on regional highway access with no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Clinton County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic assessments of market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-wide utility and emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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.
Local community space for outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.