Median home value in zip code 60556 (Waterman, IL) is $279,854, up 7.4% year over year. Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$279,854

YoY Change

+7.4%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$55,971 on $279,854

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Stretch32.9% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,055

P/I32.9%

Afford$238K

Gap-$42K

P&I $1,415Tax $490Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IL ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

60556 is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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