Zion City Property Records in Illinois

Zion property records document ownership, transfers, mortgages, liens, plats, assessments, and property-tax history for real estate in The City of Zion, Illinois. Users can access official land records through The Lake County Clerk’s Office – Recording Division, which maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, releases, and plats. Assessment details, parcel data, property characteristics, and valuation information are available from The Lake County Chief County Assessment Office, while tax bills, payments, and delinquency information can be obtained through The Lake County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, judgments, or certain liens—may be researched through The Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office and The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County. For local zoning, permits, and municipal property-related information, users may contact The City of Zion Building Department or other relevant City of Zion offices.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$62,574
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$179,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$6,039
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
3%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,139 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
56%
Population
Population:
24,466

Zion Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

Zion's Crime Rates section shows reported crime in the city, with violent crimes and property crimes listed separately. Violent crime data includes murders, robberies, and assaults. The city reported 3 murders, 11 robberies, and 73 assaults.

Property crime data includes total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. The city reported 239 property crimes, 57 burglaries, and 50 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category. Readers can use them to see which types of reported crime appear most often in Zion and how the totals compare across the categories listed.

Robberies
Robberies:
11
Burglary
Burglary:
57
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
50
Theft
Theft:
132
Assault
Assault:
73
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
22

What Is the Population Profile of Zion

Zion's Race and Ethnicity data shows the racial and ethnic makeup of its residents. Hispanic residents make up the largest group at 42% (10,209 residents), followed by Black residents at 25% (6,188 residents) and White residents at 25% (6,085 residents). The data also includes residents of two or more races at 5%, Asian residents at 2%, and other smaller groups.

Hispanic
42%
10,209
White
25%
6,085
Black
25%
6,188
Two + Races
5%
1,340
Asian
2%
545
Other Race
0.29%
70
American Indian
0.12%
29
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Zion, Ratings Compared Across Illinois C+

Zion's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Diversity (A+), Access to Parks (A), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A-). Other notable ratings include Commute (B), Cost of Living (B-), Housing (C), and Good for Retirees (C-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Zion.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A+
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Zion

Zion's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Some College (16%), and Below High School (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
35%
Some College
16%
Below High School
15%
Bachelor Degree
11%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.51%

When Were Homes Built

Zion's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (28%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (25%) and Before 1939 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
28%
1980 - 1999
25%
Before 1939
19%
1940 - 1959
16%
2000 - Present
13%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Zion's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (23%) and 4 Bedrooms (16%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
23%
4 Bedrooms
16%
1 Bedroom
13%
5 or More Bedrooms
5%
No Bedrooms
4%

What Is the Average Age

Zion's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (14%), 10 - 17 (14%), and Under 10 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
14%
Under 10
14%
10 - 17
14%
65 Plus
13%
45 - 54
12%
35 - 44
12%
55 - 64
11%
18 - 24
10%

Property Market Trends at Zion

Zion's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $179,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,139 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Zion's dynamic real estate landscape.

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