Monroe County, IL home prices

Monroe County, IL: the typical home is worth $327,942 as of 2026-05, up +5.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $173/sq ft. Rent…

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

1985: $111,407 → 2026: $327,942 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $327,942, homes in Monroe County sit 107% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 40% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× 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.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,619/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,285/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 Clair County, IL ($180,517) · Jefferson County, MO ($296,008) · Randolph County, IL ($154,117) · Saint Louis City, MO ($183,723) · Sainte Genevieve County, MO ($263,139) · Saint Louis County, MO ($289,987)