Ford County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Ford County, IL?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Ford County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▲ +23.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +15.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -7.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 48 | ▲ +14.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 12 | ▲ +20% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $116 | ▲ +10.6% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Ford County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $160K, having risen 23.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Ford County, IL?
Ford County, IL scores 90 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 (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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