Christian County, IL home prices
Christian County, IL: the typical home is worth $135,139 as of 2026-05, up +7.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $97/sq ft…
Christian County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1979: $60,901 → 2026: $135,139 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $135,139, homes in Christian County sit 15% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 42% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #70 of 102 Illinois counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+7.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 63 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 1.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~51% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Montgomery County, IL ($131,702) · Sangamon County, IL ($199,486) · Macon County, IL ($126,920) · Shelby County, IL ($167,765) · Moultrie County, IL ($188,391) · Macoupin County, IL ($141,861)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Christian County, IL?
Are home prices in Christian County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Christian County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $88,191 |
| 2010 | $83,951 |
| 2011 | $85,300 |
| 2012 | $83,807 |
| 2013 | $83,858 |
| 2014 | $84,457 |
| 2015 | $84,382 |
| 2016 | $86,998 |
| 2017 | $85,590 |
| 2018 | $89,895 |
| 2019 | $89,688 |
| 2020 | $93,933 |
| 2021 | $99,315 |
| 2022 | $101,400 |
| 2023 | $105,350 |
| 2024 | $111,915 |
| 2025 | $121,504 |
| 2026 | $132,282 |