Carbondale, IL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Carbondale, IL metro area’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 Carbondale, IL metro area in its market cycle?
Carbondale, IL metro area 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.
Carbondale, IL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $178K | ▼ -1.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▲ +3.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▲ +2.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 512 | ▲ +3.4% |
| Homes Sold | 125 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $107 | 0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Carbondale, IL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carbondale, IL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carbondale, IL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carbondale, IL metro area?
The median sale price in Carbondale, IL metro area is $178K, having fallen 1.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Carbondale, IL metro area?
Carbondale, IL metro area scores 67 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Carbondale, IL metro area's Alpha Score?
Carbondale, IL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (67/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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