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Pontiac, IL metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Seller's

What is Pontiac, 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.

Price Momentum20%
83
Inventory Health25%
49
Affordability20%
94
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
53

Where is Pontiac, IL metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Pontiac, IL metro area 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 Pontiac, IL metro area?

Our model forecasts Pontiac, IL metro area’s home prices to rise about 4.5% 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.

Pontiac, IL metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$185K▲ +19.4%
Median Days on Market35 days-14.6%
Months of Supply2.8▲ +47.4%
Homes for Sale98▲ +29%
Homes Sold35-14.6%
Median Price / Sq Ft$117▲ +10.6%

How has Pontiac, IL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 66
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pontiac, IL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Pontiac, IL metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Pontiac, IL metro area?

The median sale price in Pontiac, IL metro area is $185K, having risen 19.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Pontiac, IL metro area?

Pontiac, IL metro area scores 94 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Pontiac, IL metro area's Alpha Score?

Pontiac, IL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (94/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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