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Coles County, IL home prices

Coles County, IL: the typical home is worth $144,833 as of 2026-05, up +7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $94/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

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

Momentum+7.5%Cooling
Valuation-24%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market35 daysBalanced

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1985: $58,243 → 2026: $144,833 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$144,8332026-05
1-year+7.5%
5-year+32.9%
10-year+49.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population46k2024
Median income$57,7282023 · 2.5× income
Median rent$787/mo2026 · 6.5% gross yield
New homes/yr362024
Price / sq ft$94listings
Days on market352026-06
Active listings542026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $144,833, homes in Coles County sit 9% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 38% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #62 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.5× 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 ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Rent and buy are close — ~$715/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $787/mo to rent.

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

Cumberland County, IL ($172,749) · Douglas County, IL ($158,063) · Moultrie County, IL ($188,391) · Clark County, IL ($146,097) · Edgar County, IL ($106,251) · Shelby County, IL ($167,765)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Coles County, IL?
The typical home in Coles County is worth $144,833 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Coles County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Coles County affordable?
At 2.5× the local median income of $57,728, Coles County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Coles County?
Median rent is $787/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.5% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Coles County?
Homes here take a median of 35 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$103,481
2010$98,406
2011$94,648
2012$93,552
2013$96,697
2014$95,857
2015$94,535
2016$97,070
2017$95,025
2018$93,249
2019$98,532
2020$106,654
2021$108,629
2022$114,691
2023$115,609
2024$125,976
2025$132,973
2026$144,844