Effingham County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed September 2026
What is Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL in its market cycle?
Effingham 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.
Effingham County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▲ +0.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 25 days | ▼ -7.4% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▼ -26.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 71 | ▼ -5.3% |
| Homes Sold | 44 | ▲ +29.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $140 | ▲ +18.5% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Effingham County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Effingham County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Effingham County, IL?
The median sale price in Effingham County, IL is $249K, having risen 0.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County, IL scores 77 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Effingham County, IL's Alpha Score?
Effingham County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (85/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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