Clay County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Clay 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 Clay County, IL in its market cycle?
Clay 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.
Clay County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $174K | ▲ +158.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +27.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 21 | ▼ -19.2% |
| Homes Sold | 5 | ▼ -28.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $78 | ▲ +33.5% |
How has Clay County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Clay County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, IL?
The median sale price in Clay County, IL is $174K, having risen 158.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, IL?
Clay 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 Clay County, IL's Alpha Score?
Clay County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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