Knox County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of August 2026
What is Knox 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 Knox County, IL in its market cycle?
Knox 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.
Knox County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $149K | ▲ +12.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +2.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +38.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 157 | ▲ +19.9% |
| Homes Sold | 57 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $106 | ▲ +21.5% |
How has Knox County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Knox County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Knox County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Knox County, IL?
The median sale price in Knox County, IL is $149K, having risen 12.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL scores 90 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Knox County, IL's Alpha Score?
Knox County, IL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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