Illinois · Home Values · 2024
Illinois home prices 2024 — median, average and county breakdown
According to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), the median home value in Illinois is $263,300. Across the 102 counties measured, home values range from $59,800 in Alexander, IL to $391,400 in DuPage, IL.
Illinois median home value, 2024
Most expensive counties in Illinois
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| DuPage, IL | $391,400 |
| Lake, IL | $345,700 |
| Kane, IL | $327,000 |
| Cook, IL | $324,500 |
| Kendall, IL | $322,400 |
Most affordable counties in Illinois
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Alexander, IL | $59,800 |
| Gallatin, IL | $82,900 |
| Pulaski, IL | $85,100 |
| Franklin, IL | $89,000 |
| Saline, IL | $94,300 |
How does Illinois compare nationally?
Illinois ranks #31 of 50 states. The Illinois median of $263,300 is 12% below the national median of $299,950.
Within the Midwest region (12 states), Illinois ranks #3 for median home value.
Illinois has a wide county-level price spread: DuPage, IL ($391,400) is 6.5× more expensive than Alexander, IL ($59,800).
The Census also reports a median monthly rent of $1,274 and a price-to-income ratio of 3.2× for Illinois — both from the same 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates release.
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The figures above are static snapshots. The full county-level breakdown — including rent burden, price-to-income ratio, owner cost burden, and population change — is available on the interactive map.
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