Hardin County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Hardin 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 Hardin County, IL in its market cycle?
Hardin 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.
Hardin County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $177K | ▲ +53.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 218 days | ▲ +363.8% |
| Months of Supply | 8.4 | ▲ +1.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 17 | ▲ +6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $127 | ▲ +31.3% |
How has Hardin County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hardin County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Hardin County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hardin County, IL?
The median sale price in Hardin County, IL is $177K, having risen 53.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Hardin County, IL?
Hardin County, IL scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hardin County, IL's Alpha Score?
Hardin County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (78/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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