McDonough County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is McDonough 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 McDonough County, IL in its market cycle?
McDonough County, IL is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
McDonough County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $84K | ▼ -21.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▼ -3.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -32.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 91 | ▼ -9.9% |
| Homes Sold | 29 | ▲ +31.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $66 | ▲ +0.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.7% | ▼ -4.2% |
How has McDonough County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDonough County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, McDonough County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McDonough County, IL?
The median sale price in McDonough County, IL is $84K, having fallen 21.9% over the past year.
How affordable is McDonough County, IL?
McDonough County, IL scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McDonough County, IL's Alpha Score?
McDonough County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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