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Saint Clair County, IL home prices

Saint Clair County, IL: the typical home is worth $180,517 as of 2026-05, up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $123/sq ft…

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

Momentum+2.8%Cooling
Valuation-32%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market49 daysBalanced

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1977: $58,645 → 2026: $180,517 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$180,5172026-05
1-year+2.8%
5-year+21.1%
10-year+53.6%
Since 2000n/a
Population251k2024
Median income$66,0072023 · 2.7× income
Median rent$1,352/mo2026 · 9.0% gross yield
New homes/yr7402024
Price / sq ft$123listings
Days on market492026-06
Active listings6362026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $180,517, homes in Saint Clair County sit 14% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 23% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× 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 ~32% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$891/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,352/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

Monroe County, IL ($327,942) · Saint Louis City, MO ($183,723) · Madison County, IL ($199,040) · Clinton County, IL ($221,065) · Washington County, IL ($164,461) · Randolph County, IL ($154,117)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Saint Clair County, IL?
The typical home in Saint Clair County is worth $180,517 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Saint Clair County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Saint Clair County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $66,007, Saint Clair County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Saint Clair County?
Median rent is $1,352/mo — a gross rental yield of 9.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Saint Clair County?
Homes here take a median of 49 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2003$122,932
2004$130,385
2005$138,061
2006$146,932
2007$149,424
2008$137,662
2009$133,583
2010$131,469
2011$120,484
2012$112,860
2013$111,778
2014$116,264
2015$116,009
2016$117,977
2017$120,795
2018$126,773
2019$128,080
2020$136,182
2021$152,003
2022$159,613
2023$169,086
2024$171,201
2025$178,555