Putnam County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Putnam 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 Putnam County, IL in its market cycle?
Putnam 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.
Putnam County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $170K | ▲ +9.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▼ -38.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.7 | ▼ -6% |
| Homes for Sale | 33 | ▲ +32% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▲ +40% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $125 | ▼ -8.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% | ▲ +5.5% |
How has Putnam County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Putnam County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Putnam County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 58 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Putnam County, IL?
The median sale price in Putnam County, IL is $170K, having risen 9.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Putnam County, IL?
Putnam County, IL scores 81 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Putnam County, IL's Alpha Score?
Putnam County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (88/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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