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Scott County, IL home prices

Scott County, IL: the typical home is worth $91,015 as of 2026-05, down -4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $65/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum-4.9%Falling
Valuation-64%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market45 daysBalanced

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1998: $204,217 → 2026: $91,015 (0.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$91,0152026-05
1-year-4.9%
5-year-38.9%
10-year-56.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population4,8802024
Median income$67,1572023 · 1.4× income
Price / sq ft$65listings
Days on market452026-06
Active listings62026-06
Price cuts11%of listings

Market read

At $91,015, homes in Scott County sit 43% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 61% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #100 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-4.9% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 1.4× 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 ~64% 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

Morgan County, IL ($136,435) · Greene County, IL ($111,651) · Pike County, IL ($118,986) · Cass County, IL ($99,234) · Brown County, IL ($159,030) · Calhoun County, IL ($195,984)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Scott County, IL?
The typical home in Scott County is worth $91,015 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Scott County rising or falling?
Prices are down -4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Scott County affordable?
At 1.4× the local median income of $67,157, Scott County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Scott County?
Homes here take a median of 45 days to sell, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$207,832
2017$167,171
2018$147,666
2019$128,669
2020$142,059
2021$146,509
2022$132,016
2023$111,894
2024$102,099
2025$102,577
2026$92,590