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Bement

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$156K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.769
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$156K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.93%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.95%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.31%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.7 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.169
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,917 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Bement compares

By median home value, Bement is the 5th most expensive of 7 cities in Piatt County, and its typical home is worth more than 25% of all homes in Piatt County.

Home values in Bement

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$63K$314K
cities in Piatt County ranked by median home value
#Piatt CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cisco$298K217
2Monticello$294K3,086
3Mansfield$224K632
4Cerro Gordo$166K657
5Bement$156K769
6Hammond$142K304
7De Land$131K261

About the Bement market

How many homes are there in Bement, IL?

Bement, IL contains 769 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $156K.

How does Bement, IL compare to the rest of Piatt County?

By median home value, Bement, IL is the 5th most expensive of 7 cities in Piatt County. Its typical home is worth more than 25% of all homes in Piatt County. Cerro Gordo ranks just above it and Hammond just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bement, IL?

95% of homes in Bement, IL are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bement, IL hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Bement, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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