Median home value in zip code 61842 (Farmer City, IL) is $170,143, up 11.4% year over year. Part of the Bloomington, IL metropolitan area.

Home Value$170,143

YoY Change

+11.4%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$34,029 on $170,143

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Affordable21.2% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,327

P/I21.2%

Afford$224K

Room+$54K

P&I $860Tax $316Ins $150

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

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