Knox County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 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.
What’s the forecast for Knox County, IL?
Our model forecasts Knox County, IL’s home prices to rise about 12.8% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Knox County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $126K | ▼ -3.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▼ -17% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +31.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 137 | ▲ +3% |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▼ -21.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $104 | ▲ +6.5% |
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 July 2026, Knox County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 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 $126K, having fallen 3.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL scores 92 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 Affordability (92/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Knox County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.