Scott County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 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 Peaking — late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. 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 | $85K | ▼ -61.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -62.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.6 | ▲ +60% |
| Homes for Sale | 7 | ▲ +250% |
| Homes Sold | 5 | ▲ +150% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $59 | ▼ -55.2% |
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 August 2026, Scott County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 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 $85K, having fallen 61.3% 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 (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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