Shelby County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 2026
What is Shelby 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 Shelby County, IL in its market cycle?
Shelby County, IL is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Shelby 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.
Shelby County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $122K | ▼ -3.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▲ +8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +80% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 55 | ▲ +37.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 15 | ▼ -25% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $76 | ▼ -27.5% | Redfin |
How has Shelby County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Shelby County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Shelby County, IL?
The median sale price in Shelby County, IL is $122K, having fallen 3.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Shelby County, IL?
Shelby County, IL scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Shelby County, IL's Alpha Score?
Shelby County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (91/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Shelby County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.