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Ridgway 62979

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$140K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$78K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.646
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$78K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.80%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.47%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.228

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,393
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Ridgway 62979 compares

By median home value, Ridgway 62979 is the 2nd most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Gallatin County, and its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Gallatin County.

Home values in Ridgway 62979

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$23K$217K
ZIP codes in Gallatin County ranked by median home value
#Gallatin CountyMedian valueHomes
1Junction 62954$86K264
2Ridgway 62979$78K646
3Omaha 62871$67K355
4New Haven 62867$66K272
5Equality 62934$65K450
6Shawneetown 62984$64K749

About the Ridgway 62979 market

What is the median home price in Ridgway 62979, IL?

The median sale price in Ridgway 62979, IL is $140,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ridgway 62979, IL each year?

1 homes sold in Ridgway 62979, IL over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Ridgway 62979, IL?

Ridgway 62979, IL contains 646 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $78K.

How does Ridgway 62979, IL compare to the rest of Gallatin County?

By median home value, Ridgway 62979, IL is the 2nd most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Gallatin County. Its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Gallatin County. Junction 62954 ranks just above it and Omaha 62871 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ridgway 62979, IL?

47% of homes in Ridgway 62979, IL are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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