Mason County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 2026
What is Mason 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 Mason County, IL in its market cycle?
Mason 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.
Mason County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $90K | ▲ +9.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +114.3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▲ +50% |
| Homes for Sale | 23 | ▼ -4.2% |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▼ -35.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $58 | ▲ +13% |
How has Mason County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mason County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Mason County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mason County, IL?
The median sale price in Mason County, IL is $90K, having risen 9.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Mason County, IL?
Mason 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 Mason County, IL's Alpha Score?
Mason County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (98/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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