Jersey County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Jersey 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 Jersey County, IL in its market cycle?
Jersey 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.
Jersey County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $238K | ▲ +39% |
| Median Days on Market | 34 days | ▲ +3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.3 | ▲ +27.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 58 | ▲ +16% |
| Homes Sold | 25 | ▼ -10.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $121 | ▲ +4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% | ▼ -0.9% |
How has Jersey County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jersey 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 Jersey County, IL?
The median sale price in Jersey County, IL is $238K, having risen 39% over the past year.
How affordable is Jersey County, IL?
Jersey County, IL scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jersey County, IL's Alpha Score?
Jersey County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (84/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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