Jackson County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 2026
What is Jackson County, IL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Jackson County, IL in its market cycle?
Jackson County, IL is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jackson County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $132K | ▼ -18.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▼ -26.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▲ +2.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 188 | ▲ +13.9% |
| Homes Sold | 47 | ▲ +11.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $91 | ▼ -2.7% |
How has Jackson County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Jackson County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jackson County, IL?
The median sale price in Jackson County, IL is $132K, having fallen 18.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jackson County, IL?
Jackson County, IL scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jackson County, IL's Alpha Score?
Jackson County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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