Adams County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Adams 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 Adams County, IL in its market cycle?
Adams 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.
Adams County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $180K | ▼ -2.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 48 days | ▼ -2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▲ +27.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 185 | ▲ +8.8% |
| Homes Sold | 67 | ▼ -15.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $117 | ▲ +9.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▲ +2.2% |
How has Adams County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Adams County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Adams County, IL?
The median sale price in Adams County, IL is $180K, having fallen 2.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Adams County, IL?
Adams County, IL scores 71 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Adams County, IL's Alpha Score?
Adams County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (71/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (46/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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