Macon County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Macon 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 Macon County, IL in its market cycle?
Macon 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.
Macon County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $150K | ▲ +6.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▲ +38.1% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▲ +13.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 207 | ▼ -3.3% |
| Homes Sold | 121 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $91 | ▲ +8.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | 0% |
How has Macon County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macon County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Macon County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Macon County, IL?
The median sale price in Macon County, IL is $150K, having risen 6.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Macon County, IL?
Macon County, IL scores 89 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Macon County, IL's Alpha Score?
Macon County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (89/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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