Livingston County, Illinois Housing Market
In Livingston County, Illinois, the median home value is $142,200, with a median monthly rent of $880. This places Livingston County at #2344 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #45 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: $1,121
- Establishments: 761
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 20
- Multi-family: 30
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,654 (avg $77,501)
- Outflow: 14,139 (avg $78,542)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Livingston County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61739 | 173.9 | -9.33% | 2025 |
| 2 | 61726 | 195.3 | -4.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 61744 | 206.9 | +8.26% | 2025 |
| 4 | 61764 | 179.9 | +2.12% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Livingston County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,200 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.5 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Livingston County is 7.1% below the Illinois state average and 37.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $880/month is 1.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.5, buying a home in Livingston 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.
Livingston County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iosco County | Michigan | $142,200 | $719 |
| Alcorn County | Mississippi | $142,100 | $751 |
| Elbert County | Georgia | $142,000 | $844 |
| Itawamba County | Mississippi | $142,400 | $811 |
| Cherokee County | South Carolina | $142,000 | $869 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | $142,800 | $782 | 79.2% |
| Pope County | $143,800 | $449 | 86.3% |
| Bond County | $145,700 | $785 | 76.6% |
| Macoupin County | $138,200 | $801 | 78.5% |
| Iroquois County | $137,800 | $799 | 80.0% |
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).