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Sims

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$67K
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.157
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$67K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.68%

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.5.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.17%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.4.9 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.195
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.213

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Sims compares

By median home value, Sims is the 7th most expensive of 7 cities in Wayne County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Wayne County.

Home values in Sims

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$19K$195K
cities in Wayne County ranked by median home value
#Wayne CountyMedian valueHomes
1Johnsonville$100K117
2Wayne City$99K744
3Keenes$93K110
4Mount Erie$77K169
5Cisne$75K710
6Fairfield$69K3,391
7Sims$67K157

About the Sims market

How many homes are there in Sims, IL?

Sims, IL contains 157 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $67K.

How does Sims, IL compare to the rest of Wayne County?

By median home value, Sims, IL is the 7th most expensive of 7 cities in Wayne County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Wayne County. Fairfield ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sims, IL?

78% of homes in Sims, IL are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sims, IL hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Sims, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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