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County Overview

Mercer County, Illinois

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
58
⇧ 18.4% vs 49 last year
Pending
20
34% pending ratio
Median Price
$141,718
⇩ 2.8% vs $145,745 last year
Average Price
$163,794
⇧ 4% vs $157,454 last year
Days on Market
88.9
⇧ 40.4% vs 63 days last year

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Mercer County, Illinois real estate market currently shows 58 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 88.9 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 88.9 days on market compared to 63.3 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $145,745 to $141,718.

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Included Areas

Aledo: 61231

Alexis: 61412

Joy: 61260

Keithsburg: 61442

Matherville: 61263

New Boston: 61272

New Windsor: 61465

North Henderson: 61466

Preemption: 61276

Reynolds: 61279

Seaton: 61476

Sherrard: 61281

Viola: 61486

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 13  ·  Population: 16,896  ·  Median household income: $65,437

Typical home value: $130,232  ·  Homeownership rate: 80.7%

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