Dixon, IL metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Dixon, IL metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$184K

30.7% YoY

Days on Market

65 days

9.7% YoY

Active Inventory

65

12.1% YoY

Homes Sold

11

45.0% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Dixon, IL metro area Market Summary

The Dixon, IL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $184K, up 30.7% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 65 days on the market, 9.7% shorter than a year ago.

There are 65 homes for sale — 12.1% more than last year. With 5.9 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 19 new listings were added during this period, down 13.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 36.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 12.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

70

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.9
Days on Market 65
Price Drops 12.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.9%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 56.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 1.5%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Illinois Median

Median Price (Illinois: $291K) 36.7%
Days on Market (Illinois: 63) 3.2%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 56% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Dixon, IL metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$195K

Price per Sq Ft

$135

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.9%

Months of Supply

5.9

Sold Above List

36.4%

Price Drops

12.3%

New Listings

19

13.6% YoY

Pending Sales

23

Off Market in 2 Weeks

39.1%

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