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Saline County, IL home prices

Saline County, IL: the typical home is worth $87,790 as of 2026-05, down -7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $84/sq ft. Rent…

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

Saline County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-7.5%Falling
Valuation-56%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market48 daysBalanced

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1992: $81,630 → 2026: $87,790 (1.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$87,7902026-05
1-year-7.5%
5-year+1.0%
10-year-14.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population22k2024
Median income$53,3182023 · 1.6× income
Price / sq ft$84listings
Days on market482026-06
Active listings682026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

Market read

At $87,790, homes in Saline County sit 45% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 62% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #101 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-7.5% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 1.6× 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 ~56% 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

Gallatin County, IL ($92,429) · Williamson County, IL ($158,465) · Hardin County, IL ($114,025) · Hamilton County, IL ($126,443) · Pope County, IL ($171,737) · Franklin County, IL ($102,486)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Saline County, IL?
The typical home in Saline County is worth $87,790 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Saline County rising or falling?
Prices are down -7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Saline County affordable?
At 1.6× the local median income of $53,318, Saline County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Saline County?
Homes here take a median of 48 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$102,878
2010$98,580
2011$99,457
2012$104,118
2013$104,591
2014$104,989
2015$108,664
2016$101,986
2017$94,550
2018$91,640
2019$80,849
2020$86,804
2021$85,822
2022$88,651
2023$97,822
2024$100,637
2025$94,015