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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…

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Menard County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.8%Heating up
Valuation-31%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market26 daysSeller's market

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1992: $117,764 → 2026: $210,211 (1.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$210,2112026-05
1-year+7.8%
5-year+21.3%
10-year+38.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population11k2024
Median income$80,9642023 · 2.6× income
New homes/yr92024
Price / sq ft$129listings
Days on market262026-06
Active listings162026-06
Price cuts11%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Menard County is worth $210,211 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Menard County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Menard County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $80,964, Menard County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Menard County?
Homes here take a median of 26 days to sell, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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