LaSalle County, Illinois Housing Market
In LaSalle County, Illinois, the median home value is $161,900, with a median monthly rent of $928. This places LaSalle County at #1975 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $1,180
- Establishments: 2,289
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 56
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 47,055 (avg $73,187)
- Outflow: 45,792 (avg $73,566)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in LaSalle County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61348 | 209.1 | +16.90% | 2025 |
| 2 | 61364 | 214.0 | +17.95% | 2025 |
| 3 | 61301 | 192.9 | +10.31% | 2025 |
| 4 | 61341 | 208.3 | +5.68% | 2025 |
| 5 | 61350 | 198.0 | +7.78% | 2025 |
| 6 | 60551 | 162.2 | -6.81% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | LaSalle County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,900 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $928 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.4% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.5 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in LaSalle County is 5.8% above the Illinois state average and 28.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $928/month is 7.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.5, buying a home in LaSalle 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.
LaSalle County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County | Iowa | $161,900 | $868 |
| Chippewa County | Michigan | $161,900 | $797 |
| Mahnomen County | Minnesota | $161,900 | $696 |
| Rowan County | Kentucky | $161,800 | $825 |
| Washington County | Maine | $161,800 | $783 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $162,600 | $828 | 72.1% |
| Johnson County | $160,500 | $781 | 82.0% |
| Winnebago County | $164,500 | $1,021 | 65.9% |
| Peoria County | $158,500 | $993 | 67.0% |
| Williamson County | $156,400 | $930 | 70.7% |
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).