Scott County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Scott 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 Scott County, IL in its market cycle?
Scott 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.
Scott County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $50K | ▼ -87.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▼ -82.9% |
| Months of Supply | 1.3 | ▲ +30% |
| Homes for Sale | 4 | ▲ +100% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▲ +50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $36 | ▼ -73.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 80.0% | ▼ -14.7% |
How has Scott County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scott County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Scott County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Scott County, IL?
The median sale price in Scott County, IL is $50K, having fallen 87.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Scott County, IL?
Scott County, IL scores 99 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Scott County, IL's Alpha Score?
Scott County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (99/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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