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Johnson County, IL home prices

Johnson County, IL: the typical home is worth $204,501 as of 2026-05, down -3.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $139/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum-3.0%Falling
Valuation-14%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market71 daysBalanced

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1996: $122,228 → 2026: $204,501 (1.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$204,5012026-05
1-year-3.0%
5-year+22.6%
10-year+37.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population13k2024
Median income$63,1602023 · 3.2× income
Price / sq ft$139listings
Days on market712026-06
Active listings482026-06
Price cuts30%of listings

Market read

At $204,501, homes in Johnson County sit 29% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 13% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #23 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.0% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 71 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× 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 ~14% 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) · Pope County, IL ($171,737) · Massac County, IL ($125,160) · Union County, IL ($153,922) · Pulaski County, IL ($91,227) · Saline County, IL ($87,790)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Johnson County, IL?
The typical home in Johnson County is worth $204,501 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Johnson County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Johnson County affordable?
At 3.2× the local median income of $63,160, Johnson County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Johnson County?
Homes here take a median of 71 days to sell, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$145,867
2017$136,155
2018$153,037
2019$156,682
2020$153,350
2021$162,760
2022$175,961
2023$181,710
2024$198,728
2025$216,615
2026$210,616