Jersey County, Illinois Housing Market
In Jersey County, Illinois, the median home value is $171,900, with a median monthly rent of $846. This places Jersey County at #1763 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $887
- Establishments: 358
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 39
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,832 (avg $74,131)
- Outflow: 8,541 (avg $74,193)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Jersey County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62035 | 204.3 | +8.40% | 2025 |
| 2 | 62012 | 190.4 | +8.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jersey County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,900 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.5% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.9 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jersey County is 12.3% above the Illinois state average and 24.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $846/month is 2.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jersey County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Jersey County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Alabama | $171,900 | $1,092 |
| Henderson County | Kentucky | $171,900 | $777 |
| Montgomery County | Indiana | $171,800 | $858 |
| Trimble County | Kentucky | $172,000 | $863 |
| Schuyler County | New York | $171,800 | $899 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | $172,700 | $851 | 81.5% |
| Madison County | $173,000 | $1,024 | 74.2% |
| Sangamon County | $176,300 | $983 | 71.3% |
| Tazewell County | $167,500 | $909 | 78.4% |
| Winnebago County | $164,500 | $1,021 | 65.9% |
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).