Monroe County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Monroe 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 Monroe County, IL in its market cycle?
Monroe 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.
Monroe County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $307K | ▲ +6% |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | ▼ -11.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.3 | ▲ +21.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 81 | ▲ +9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 36 | ▼ -7.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $141 | ▼ -5.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% | ▼ -1.2% |
How has Monroe County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monroe County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Monroe County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Monroe County, IL?
The median sale price in Monroe County, IL is $307K, having risen 6% over the past year.
How affordable is Monroe County, IL?
Monroe County, IL scores 61 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Monroe County, IL's Alpha Score?
Monroe County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (63/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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