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Franklin County, IL home prices

Franklin County, IL: the typical home is worth $102,486 as of 2026-05, down -2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $84/sq ft…

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Franklin County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-2.8%Falling
Valuation-48%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market54 daysBalanced

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1986: $87,056 → 2026: $102,486 (1.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$102,4862026-05
1-year-2.8%
5-year-21.7%
10-year-17.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population37k2024
Median income$52,5332023 · 2.0× income
New homes/yr152024
Price / sq ft$84listings
Days on market542026-06
Active listings852026-06
Price cuts22%of listings

Market read

At $102,486, homes in Franklin County sit 35% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 56% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #92 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.8% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.0× 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 ~48% 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

Williamson County, IL ($158,465) · Jefferson County, IL ($144,471) · Hamilton County, IL ($126,443) · Perry County, IL ($114,350) · Saline County, IL ($87,790) · Jackson County, IL ($132,845)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Franklin County, IL?
The typical home in Franklin County is worth $102,486 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Franklin County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Franklin County affordable?
At 2.0× the local median income of $52,533, Franklin County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Franklin County?
Homes here take a median of 54 days to sell, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$113,181
2013$120,019
2014$129,010
2015$128,827
2016$127,747
2017$111,429
2018$110,615
2019$115,693
2020$124,979
2021$135,422
2022$123,805
2023$126,585
2024$111,930
2025$107,349
2026$102,575