Hamilton County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IL in its market cycle?
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $61K | ▼ -58% |
| Median Days on Market | 120 days | ▲ +110.5% |
| Months of Supply | 7.3 | ▲ +247.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 15 | ▲ +150% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▼ -33.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $47 | ▼ -22.3% |
How has Hamilton County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IL?
The median sale price in Hamilton County, IL is $61K, having fallen 58% over the past year.
How affordable is Hamilton County, IL?
Hamilton County, IL scores 100 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hamilton County, IL's Alpha Score?
Hamilton County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (100/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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