McLean County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is McLean County, IL in its market cycle?
McLean 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 McLean 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.
McLean County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $269K | ▲ +9.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▲ +2.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▲ +4.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 396 | ▲ +9.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 183 | ▲ +7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $118 | ▲ +1% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, McLean County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $269K, having risen 9.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is McLean County, IL?
McLean County, IL scores 65 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 Affordability (65/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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