Menard County, IL home prices
Menard County, IL: the typical home is worth $210,211 as of 2026-05, up +7.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft. Rent…
Menard County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $117,764 → 2026: $210,211 (1.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $210,211, homes in Menard County sit 33% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 10% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #21 of 102 Illinois counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+7.8% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here sell fast — a median 26 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 2.6× 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 ~31% 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 →
Nearby counties
Mason County, IL ($100,275) · Sangamon County, IL ($199,486) · Logan County, IL ($142,644) · Cass County, IL ($99,234) · Morgan County, IL ($136,435) · Tazewell County, IL ($190,037)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Menard County, IL?
Are home prices in Menard County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Menard County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $154,024 |
| 2016 | $153,645 |
| 2017 | $151,883 |
| 2018 | $150,337 |
| 2019 | $163,080 |
| 2020 | $171,855 |
| 2021 | $176,377 |
| 2022 | $180,068 |
| 2023 | $186,254 |
| 2024 | $190,335 |
| 2025 | $204,122 |