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Lawrence County, IL home prices

Lawrence County, IL: the typical home is worth $98,341 as of 2026-05, down -15.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $92/sq ft…

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

Momentum-15.6%Falling
Valuation-53%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market77 daysBuyer's market

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1993: $58,367 → 2026: $98,341 (1.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$98,3412026-05
1-year-15.6%
5-year-6.0%
10-yearn/a
Since 2000n/a
Population14k2024
Median income$55,4112023 · 1.8× income
New homes/yr642024
Price / sq ft$92listings
Days on market772026-06
Active listings362026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $98,341, homes in Lawrence County sit 38% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 58% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #97 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-15.6% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 1.8× 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 ~53% 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

Knox County, IN ($160,117) · Richland County, IL ($146,795) · Crawford County, IL ($133,222) · Wabash County, IL ($130,725) · Edwards County, IL ($127,745) · Gibson County, IN ($211,568)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Lawrence County, IL?
The typical home in Lawrence County is worth $98,341 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lawrence County rising or falling?
Prices are down -15.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Lawrence County affordable?
At 1.8× the local median income of $55,411, Lawrence County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Lawrence County?
Homes here take a median of 77 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2018$89,622
2019$88,531
2020$96,554
2021$105,583
2022$109,792
2023$108,297
2024$108,814
2025$120,487
2026$100,070