Stephenson County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is Stephenson 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 Stephenson County, IL in its market cycle?
Stephenson 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.
Stephenson County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▲ +1.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▲ +158.8% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▼ -63.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 100 | ▼ -67.2% |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▼ -9.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $88 | ▼ -4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% | 0% |
How has Stephenson County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stephenson County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Stephenson County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 61 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Stephenson County, IL?
The median sale price in Stephenson County, IL is $160K, having risen 1.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Stephenson County, IL's Alpha Score?
Stephenson County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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