Macon County, IL home prices

Macon County, IL: the typical home is worth $126,920 as of 2026-05, up +8.0% over the past year and +87.3% since 2000. Listings run about $85/sq ft. Rent…

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

1979: $54,518 → 2026: $126,920 (2.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $126,920, homes in Macon County sit 20% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 46% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #76 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+8.0% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.1× 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 ~40% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$626/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $928/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Piatt County, IL ($226,545) · Dewitt County, IL ($159,972) · Moultrie County, IL ($188,391) · Christian County, IL ($135,139) · Logan County, IL ($142,644) · Shelby County, IL ($167,765)