Illinois Housing Market

Cool Market

Housing market data and trends for Illinois. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$315K

4.9% YoY

Days on Market

51 days

2.0% YoY

Active Inventory

28,976

2.2% YoY

Homes Sold

10,460

3.1% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Illinois Market Summary

The Illinois housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $315K, up 4.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 51 days on the market, 2.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 28,976 homes for sale — 2.2% fewer than last year. With 2.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 15,306 new listings were added during this period, up 3.9% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 99.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 35.2% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

68

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.8
Days on Market 51
Price Drops 17.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.1%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 27.9%
Days on Market (National: 55) 7.3%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 97.8%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 28% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Illinois Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$337K

Price per Sq Ft

$199

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Months of Supply

2.8

Sold Above List

35.2%

Price Drops

17.0%

New Listings

15,306

3.9% YoY

Pending Sales

14,556

Metro Areas in Illinois

Chicago, IL metro area

$375K median

Warm Market

51 days

on market

Elgin, IL metro area

$367K median

Cool Market

54 days

on market

Lake County, IL metro area

$371K median

Cool Market

49 days

on market

Peoria, IL metro area

$163K median

Warm Market

29 days

on market

Rockford, IL metro area

$225K median

Hot Market

14 days

on market

Springfield, IL metro area

$208K median

Warm Market

24 days

on market

Champaign, IL metro area

$225K median

Cool Market

57 days

on market

Bloomington, IL metro area

$269K median

Cool Market

46 days

on market

Carbondale, IL metro area

$89K median

Cold Market

113 days

on market

Decatur, IL metro area

$117K median

Cool Market

36 days

on market

Ottawa, IL metro area

$159K median

Cold Market

72 days

on market

Kankakee, IL metro area

$227K median

Cool Market

62 days

on market

Quincy, IL metro area

$183K median

Cool Market

52 days

on market

Freeport, IL metro area

$150K median

Cool Market

38 days

on market

Sterling, IL metro area

$130K median

Cool Market

59 days

on market

Danville, IL metro area

$129K median

Warm Market

34 days

on market

Charleston, IL metro area

$130K median

Cool Market

59 days

on market

Rochelle, IL metro area

$247K median

Warm Market

41 days

on market

Galesburg, IL metro area

$110K median

Cold Market

64 days

on market

Jacksonville, IL metro area

$145K median

Cool Market

73 days

on market

Lincoln, IL metro area

$123K median

Warm Market

33 days

on market

Taylorville, IL metro area

$125K median

Cool Market

36 days

on market

Macomb, IL metro area

$85K median

Cold Market

103 days

on market

Pontiac, IL metro area

$155K median

Cold Market

125 days

on market

Mount Vernon, IL metro area

$134K median

Cool Market

66 days

on market

Effingham, IL metro area

$230K median

Cool Market

41 days

on market

Dixon, IL metro area

$162K median

Cool Market

39 days

on market

Centralia, IL metro area

$129K median

Cold Market

86 days

on market

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