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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…

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Christian County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.7%Cooling
Valuation-51%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market63 daysBalanced

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1979: $60,901 → 2026: $135,139 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$135,1392026-05
1-year+7.7%
5-year+34.8%
10-year+50.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population33k2024
Median income$72,6502023 · 1.9× income
New homes/yr632024
Price / sq ft$97listings
Days on market632026-06
Active listings592026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Christian County is worth $135,139 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Christian County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Christian County affordable?
At 1.9× the local median income of $72,650, Christian County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Christian County?
Homes here take a median of 63 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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