Putnam County, IL home prices

Putnam County, IL: the typical home is worth $188,753 as of 2026-05, up +2.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $162/sq ft. Rent…

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

1993: $62,130 → 2026: $188,753 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $188,753, homes in Putnam County sit 19% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.5× 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 ~34% 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

Marshall County, IL ($142,377) · Bureau County, IL ($150,716) · La Salle County, IL ($194,342) · Stark County, IL ($137,060) · Woodford County, IL ($234,314) · Peoria County, IL ($164,333)