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McLean County, IL home prices

McLean County, IL: the typical home is worth $260,111 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and +85.8% since 2000. Listings run about $135/sq ft…

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

McLean County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.2%Cooling
Valuation-11%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market34 daysSeller's market

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1975: $46,967 → 2026: $260,111 (5.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$260,1112026-05
1-year+2.2%
5-year+37.6%
10-year+48.2%
Since 2000+85.8%
Population172k2024
Median income$79,6222023 · 3.3× income
Median rent$1,361/mo2026 · 6.3% gross yield
New homes/yr2432024
Price / sq ft$135listings
Days on market342026-06
Active listings1732026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $260,111, homes in McLean County sit 64% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 11% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 34 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.3× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,284/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,361/mo to rent.

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

Dewitt County, IL ($159,972) · Woodford County, IL ($234,314) · Livingston County, IL ($170,420) · Ford County, IL ($158,339) · Tazewell County, IL ($190,037) · Piatt County, IL ($226,545)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in McLean County, IL?
The typical home in McLean County is worth $260,111 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in McLean County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.2% over the past year and +85.8% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is McLean County affordable?
At 3.3× the local median income of $79,622, McLean County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in McLean County?
Median rent is $1,361/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in McLean County?
Homes here take a median of 34 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$139,967
2001$144,683
2002$147,826
2003$153,864
2004$158,647
2005$163,117
2006$166,812
2007$173,055
2008$175,319
2009$171,655
2010$171,475
2011$169,424
2012$160,899
2013$167,590
2014$174,092
2015$174,205
2016$176,279
2017$174,508
2018$174,388
2019$173,191
2020$174,094
2021$184,438
2022$199,498
2023$223,239
2024$234,057
2025$250,408
2026$260,316