Brown County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Brown 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 Brown County, IL in its market cycle?
Brown County, IL is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Brown County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $180K | ▲ +5.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 74 days | ▼ -35.1% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | ▲ +171.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 14 | ▼ -36.4% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▼ -62.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $109 | ▼ -3.8% |
How has Brown County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brown County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Brown County, IL is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 70 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Brown County, IL?
The median sale price in Brown County, IL is $180K, having risen 5.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Brown County, IL?
Brown County, IL scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Brown County, IL's Alpha Score?
Brown County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (88/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (65/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Brown County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.