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Douglas County, IL home prices

Douglas County, IL: the typical home is worth $158,063 as of 2026-05, up +6.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $102/sq ft. Rent…

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

Momentum+6.7%Cooling
Valuation-49%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market71 daysBalanced

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1986: $46,509 → 2026: $158,063 (3.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$158,0632026-05
1-year+6.7%
5-year+41.5%
10-year+79.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population19k2024
Median income$82,8952023 · 1.9× income
New homes/yr382024
Price / sq ft$102listings
Days on market712026-06
Active listings262026-06
Price cuts9%of listings

Market read

At $158,063, homes in Douglas County sit 0% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 32% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #53 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 71 days on the market, with 9% 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 ~49% 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

Coles County, IL ($144,833) · Moultrie County, IL ($188,391) · Champaign County, IL ($238,533) · Piatt County, IL ($226,545) · Edgar County, IL ($106,251) · Cumberland County, IL ($172,749)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Douglas County, IL?
The typical home in Douglas County is worth $158,063 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Douglas County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Douglas County affordable?
At 1.9× the local median income of $82,895, Douglas County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Douglas County?
Homes here take a median of 71 days to sell, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$75,381
2013$78,285
2014$79,052
2015$82,183
2016$86,975
2017$90,562
2018$94,234
2019$95,694
2020$100,709
2021$107,693
2022$119,245
2023$124,716
2024$134,223
2025$145,234
2026$155,789