Ford County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Ford 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 Ford County, IL in its market cycle?
Ford 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.
Ford County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $158K | ▲ +16.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +13.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 46 | ▲ +43.8% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +26.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $116 | ▲ +4.3% |
How has Ford County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ford County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Ford County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ford County, IL?
The median sale price in Ford County, IL is $158K, having risen 16.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Ford County, IL?
Ford County, IL scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Ford County, IL's Alpha Score?
Ford County, IL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (94/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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