Wayne County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 2026
What is Wayne 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 Wayne County, IL in its market cycle?
Wayne 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.
Wayne County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $33K | ▼ -91.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 136 days | ▲ +240% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▼ -42.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 8 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▲ +100% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $30 | ▼ -80.9% |
How has Wayne County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Wayne 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 Wayne County, IL?
The median sale price in Wayne County, IL is $33K, having fallen 91.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County, IL scores 100 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wayne County, IL's Alpha Score?
Wayne County, IL's strongest dimension is Affordability (100/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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