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…
Washington County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1993: $67,938 → 2026: $164,461 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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How fast do homes sell in Washington County?
| Year | Median 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 |