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Hamilton County, IL home prices

Hamilton County, IL: the typical home is worth $126,443 as of 2026-05, down -3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $110/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum-3.2%Falling
Valuation-49%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market100 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $121,545 → 2026: $126,443 (1.0×)

Typical value$126,4432026-05
1-year-3.2%
5-year-30.9%
10-year-37.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population7,8182024
Median income$65,4722023 · 1.9× income
Price / sq ft$110listings
Days on market1002026-06
Active listings112026-06
Price cuts8%of listings

Market read

At $126,443, homes in Hamilton County sit 20% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 46% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #77 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.2% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 100 days on the market, with 8% 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

White County, IL ($116,506) · Franklin County, IL ($102,486) · Saline County, IL ($87,790) · Wayne County, IL ($140,927) · Jefferson County, IL ($144,471) · Gallatin County, IL ($92,429)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Hamilton County, IL?
The typical home in Hamilton County is worth $126,443 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Hamilton County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Hamilton County affordable?
At 1.9× the local median income of $65,472, Hamilton County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Hamilton County?
Homes here take a median of 100 days to sell, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2003$121,545
2004$129,585
2005$134,743
2006$141,518
2007$142,768
2008$140,773
2009$126,985
2010$121,982
2011$121,840
2012$151,195
2013$168,274
2014$168,677
2015$180,568
2016$201,992
2017$175,473
2018$172,708
2019$162,939
2020$176,538
2021$176,728
2022$161,981
2023$153,337
2024$134,609
2025$129,850