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WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Franklin County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The WEST FRANKFORT, IL real estate market (62896) currently shows 51 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 30.2% year-over-year, from $91,175 to $118,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 10,959  ·  Density: 70.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,816

Typical home value: $91,225  ·  Homeownership: 73.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
51
⇩ 10.5% vs 57 last year
Pending
14
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$118,750
⇧ 30.2% vs $91,175 last year
Average Price
$186,755
⇧ 43.5% vs $130,187 last year
Days on Market
56
⇧ 7.7% vs 52 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$82
⇧ 7.9% vs $76/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,500 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 51 this year vs 57 last year
  • Days on market: 56 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $118,750 (+30.2% YoY)
  • Average: $186,755 (+43.5% 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 16.3 miles — 206 listings ($31,850,410 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62896West Frankfort, IL 628960.0 mi47$5,913,117$118,600$125,811
62951Johnston City, IL 629514.7 mi8$1,655,600$139,500$206,950
62999Zeigler, IL 629997.7 mi3$198,576$64,225$66,192
62948Herrin, IL 629488.0 mi70$9,178,190$96,500$131,117
62822Christopher, IL 628229.6 mi15$1,895,640$150,000$126,376
62933Energy, IL 6293310.1 mi1$310,000$310,000$310,000
62865Mulkeytown, IL 6286510.9 mi3$275,250$91,750$91,750
62825Coello, IL 6282511.1 mi1$51,900$51,900$51,900
62918Carterville, IL 6291812.1 mi48$11,030,112$211,250$229,794
62949Hurst, IL 6294913.5 mi2$201,000$100,500$100,500
62860Macedonia, IL 6286014.2 mi2$374,000$187,000$187,000
62836Ewing, IL 6283615.3 mi1$329,900$329,900$329,900
62932Elkville, IL 6293216.3 mi5$437,125$90,875$87,425

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896?

As of September 2026, there are 51 active listings in WEST FRANKFORT, IL (zip code 62896), compared to 57 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896?

The median listing price in WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896 is $118,750 as of September 2026, a 30.2% increase from $91,175 the prior year.

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

Homes in WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896 spend an average of 56 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

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