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Washington County, IL home prices

Washington County, IL: the typical home is worth $164,461 as of 2026-05, up +9.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $104/sq ft…

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Washington County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+9.3%Heating up
Valuation-42%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market48 daysBalanced

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1993: $67,938 → 2026: $164,461 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$164,4612026-05
1-year+9.3%
5-year+26.8%
10-year+66.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population13k2024
Median income$74,8482023 · 2.2× income
New homes/yr182024
Price / sq ft$104listings
Days on market482026-06
Active listings192026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $164,461, homes in Washington County sit 4% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 30% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #43 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+9.3% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.2× 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 ~42% 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

Clinton County, IL ($221,065) · Perry County, IL ($114,350) · Jefferson County, IL ($144,471) · Saint Clair County, IL ($180,517) · Randolph County, IL ($154,117) · Marion County, IL ($123,471)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Washington County, IL?
The typical home in Washington County is worth $164,461 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Washington County rising or falling?
Prices are up +9.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Washington County affordable?
At 2.2× the local median income of $74,848, Washington County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Washington County?
Homes here take a median of 48 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$86,805
2013$91,127
2014$95,065
2015$97,146
2016$100,910
2017$101,902
2018$104,364
2019$103,605
2020$117,123
2021$124,621
2022$137,650
2023$138,223
2024$143,038
2025$149,580
2026$163,210