Hancock County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Hancock 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 Hancock County, IL in its market cycle?
Hancock 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.
Hancock County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $70K | ▼ -31.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▼ -7.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.8 | ▲ +38.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 77 | ▼ -6.1% |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▼ -30% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $73 | ▲ +4.8% |
How has Hancock County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hancock County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Hancock County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hancock County, IL?
The median sale price in Hancock County, IL is $70K, having fallen 31.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Hancock County, IL?
Hancock County, IL scores 99 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hancock County, IL's Alpha Score?
Hancock County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (99/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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