Jersey County, IL home prices

Jersey County, IL: the typical home is worth $202,482 as of 2026-05, up +4.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1986: $73,412 → 2026: $202,482 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $202,482, homes in Jersey County sit 28% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 13% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #24 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× 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 ~23% 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 →

Nearby counties

Calhoun County, IL ($195,984) · Greene County, IL ($111,651) · Macoupin County, IL ($141,861) · Saint Charles County, MO ($376,519) · Madison County, IL ($199,040) · Saint Louis County, MO ($289,987)