McLean County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 2026
What is McLean 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 McLean County, IL in its market cycle?
McLean 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.
What’s the forecast for McLean County, IL?
Our model forecasts McLean County, IL’s home prices to rise about 1.5% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
McLean County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $279K | ▲ +9.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +7.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | ▼ -5% |
| Homes for Sale | 390 | ▲ +3.7% |
| Homes Sold | 206 | ▲ +7.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▲ +6.7% |
How has McLean County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McLean County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, McLean County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McLean County, IL?
The median sale price in McLean County, IL is $279K, having risen 9.6% over the past year.
How affordable is McLean County, IL?
McLean County, IL scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McLean County, IL's Alpha Score?
McLean County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (78/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of McLean County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.