Marion County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Marion 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 Marion County, IL in its market cycle?
Marion 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.
Marion County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $91K | ▼ -32.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 52 days | ▲ +8.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -17.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 88 | ▼ -14.6% |
| Homes Sold | 26 | ▲ +4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $82 | ▼ -15.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.2% | ▼ -7.5% |
How has Marion County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marion County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Marion County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Marion County, IL?
The median sale price in Marion County, IL is $91K, having fallen 32.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Marion County, IL?
Marion County, IL scores 96 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Marion County, IL's Alpha Score?
Marion County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (96/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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