Fayette County, Illinois Housing Market
In Fayette County, Illinois, the median home value is $130,700, with a median monthly rent of $798. This places Fayette County at #2481 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #57 within Illinois.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $819
- Establishments: 414
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,937 (avg $64,628)
- Outflow: 7,582 (avg $65,117)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Fayette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62471 | 188.9 | -3.46% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fayette County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,700 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.6 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fayette County is 14.6% below the Illinois state average and 42.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $798/month is 8.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.6, buying a home in Fayette County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Fayette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.6%, compared to 75.8% in Illinois and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County | Alabama | $130,700 | $784 |
| Fayette County | Indiana | $130,700 | $791 |
| Boyd County | Kentucky | $130,700 | $849 |
| Clark County | Missouri | $130,700 | $612 |
| Steele County | North Dakota | $130,700 | $738 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | $130,800 | $722 | 72.8% |
| De Witt County | $130,300 | $903 | 78.5% |
| Union County | $131,700 | $648 | 77.4% |
| Clark County | $132,400 | $861 | 80.3% |
| Moultrie County | $134,000 | $804 | 76.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).