Sangamon County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Sangamon 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 Sangamon County, IL in its market cycle?
Sangamon 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.
What’s the forecast for Sangamon County, IL?
Our model forecasts Sangamon County, IL’s home prices to rise about 5.6% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Sangamon County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $223K | ▲ +6.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 6 days | ▼ -33.3% |
| Months of Supply | 1.2 | ▲ +9.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 291 | 0% |
| Homes Sold | 254 | ▼ -4.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $122 | ▲ +3.1% |
How has Sangamon County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sangamon County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Sangamon County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 61 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Sangamon County, IL?
The median sale price in Sangamon County, IL is $223K, having risen 6.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County, IL scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Sangamon County, IL's Alpha Score?
Sangamon County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (84/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Sangamon County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.