Madison County, IL home prices

Madison County, IL: the typical home is worth $199,040 as of 2026-05, up +5.9% over the past year and +131.9% since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft…

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

1976: $27,301 → 2026: $199,040 (7.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $199,040, homes in Madison County sit 26% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 15% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #26 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× 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 ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$982/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,181/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Saint Louis City, MO ($183,723) · Saint Clair County, IL ($180,517) · Bond County, IL ($167,942) · Clinton County, IL ($221,065) · Macoupin County, IL ($141,861) · Jersey County, IL ($202,482)