Whiteside County, IL home prices

Whiteside County, IL: the typical home is worth $146,879 as of 2026-05, up +4.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $114/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $60,745 → 2026: $146,879 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $146,879, homes in Whiteside County sit 7% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 37% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #59 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.1× 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 ~31% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$725/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $812/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Carroll County, IL ($160,793) · Henry County, IL ($170,732) · Bureau County, IL ($150,716) · Lee County, IL ($184,555) · Clinton County, IA ($177,935) · Ogle County, IL ($228,072)