Richland County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 2026
What is Richland 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 Richland County, IL in its market cycle?
Richland 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.
Richland County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $94K | ▲ +44.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 140 days | ▼ -25.1% |
| Months of Supply | 9.0 | ▲ +350% |
| Homes for Sale | 9 | ▲ +350% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $68 | ▲ +151.5% |
How has Richland County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richland County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Richland County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Richland County, IL?
The median sale price in Richland County, IL is $94K, having risen 44.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Richland County, IL?
Richland County, IL scores 97 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Richland County, IL's Alpha Score?
Richland County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (97/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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