Morgan County, Illinois Housing Market
In Morgan County, Illinois, the median home value is $130,800, with a median monthly rent of $722. This places Morgan County at #2478 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $994
- Establishments: 657
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,331 (avg $71,987)
- Outflow: 12,878 (avg $72,903)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Morgan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62692 | 210.4 | -5.50% | 2025 |
| 2 | 62650 | 181.6 | +7.25% | 2025 |
| 3 | 62670 | 174.1 | +2.53% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Morgan County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,800 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.8% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.1 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Morgan County is 14.5% below the Illinois state average and 42.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $722/month is 16.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Morgan County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Morgan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.8%, compared to 75.8% in Illinois and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Arkansas | $130,800 | $719 |
| Hancock County | West Virginia | $130,800 | $771 |
| Geneva County | Alabama | $130,700 | $784 |
| Fayette County | Illinois | $130,700 | $798 |
| Fayette County | Indiana | $130,700 | $791 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | $130,700 | $798 | 80.6% |
| 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).