McDonough County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is McDonough County, IL in its market cycle?
McDonough County, IL is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for McDonough 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.
McDonough County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $81K | ▼ -35.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 80 days | ▲ +14.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▲ +50% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 110 | ▲ +13.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▼ -22.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $72 | ▼ -1.7% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, McDonough County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $81K, having fallen 35.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is McDonough County, IL?
McDonough County, IL scores 88 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 Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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