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COLUMBIA, IL 62236

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Monroe County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 62236

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Market Analysis

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

The COLUMBIA, IL real estate market (62236) currently shows 64 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.4% year-over-year, from $453,725 to $460,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 14,630  ·  Density: 93.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $109,904

Typical home value: $288,485  ·  Homeownership: 85.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
64
⇧ 120.7% vs 29 last year
Pending
24
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$460,000
⇧ 1.4% vs $453,725 last year
Average Price
$524,789
⇧ 13.5% vs $462,203 last year
Days on Market
40
⇧ 14.3% vs 35 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$269
⇧ 50.3% vs $179/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,682 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 64 this year vs 29 last year
  • Days on market: 40 now vs 35 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $460,000 (+1.4% YoY)
  • Average: $524,789 (+13.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 12.9 miles — 821 listings ($213,757,731 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62236Columbia, IL 622360.0 mi19$8,220,825$455,000$432,675
63129Saint Louis, MO 631296.2 mi100$31,341,400$324,975$313,414
62239Dupo, IL 622396.7 mi13$2,073,578$156,250$159,506
63111Saint Louis, MO 631118.9 mi61$10,710,563$159,675$175,583
62206East Saint Louis, IL 622069.5 mi79$5,587,749$75,000$70,731
63123Saint Louis, MO 6312310.2 mi110$30,591,990$262,000$278,109
63116Saint Louis, MO 6311610.5 mi126$28,482,552$201,225$226,052
63118Saint Louis, MO 6311811.0 mi99$23,870,979$226,000$241,121
63109Saint Louis, MO 6310911.4 mi44$13,669,788$297,450$310,677
63126Saint Louis, MO 6312612.1 mi20$10,154,800$457,445$507,740
62295Valmeyer, IL 6229512.4 mi1$265,500$265,500$265,500
63052Imperial, MO 6305212.5 mi80$29,823,840$363,400$372,798
63139Saint Louis, MO 6313912.9 mi69$18,964,167$252,450$274,843

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COLUMBIA, IL 62236?

As of September 2026, there are 64 active listings in COLUMBIA, IL (zip code 62236), compared to 29 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COLUMBIA, IL 62236?

The median listing price in COLUMBIA, IL 62236 is $460,000 as of September 2026, a 1.4% increase from $453,725 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in COLUMBIA, IL?

Homes in COLUMBIA, IL 62236 spend an average of 40 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 35 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COLUMBIA, IL 62236?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COLUMBIA, IL 62236 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in COLUMBIA, IL?

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