Greene County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 2026
What is Greene 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Greene County, IL in its market cycle?
Greene 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.
What’s the forecast for Greene County, IL?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Greene County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $247K | ▲ +91.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | ▼ -66.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 25.8 | ▲ +932% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 27 | ▲ +80% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -83.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $197 | ▲ +100.5% | Redfin |
How has Greene County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greene County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Greene County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Greene County, IL?
The median sale price in Greene County, IL is $247K, having risen 91.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Greene County, IL?
Greene County, IL scores 98 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Greene County, IL's Alpha Score?
Greene County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (98/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Greene County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.