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CARBONDALE, IL 62902

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

Market Analysis

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

The CARBONDALE, IL real estate market (62902) currently shows 25 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 41 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $411,000 to $399,475.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 4,344  ·  Density: 26.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,125

Typical home value: $179,044  ·  Homeownership: 65.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
25
⇧ 66.7% vs 15 last year
Pending
11
44% pending ratio
Median Price
$399,475
⇩ 2.8% vs $411,000 last year
Average Price
$413,318
⇧ 1.9% vs $405,622 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 75.6% vs 41 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$130
⇩ 6.5% vs $139/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,111 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 25 this year vs 15 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 41 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $399,475 (-2.8% YoY)
  • Average: $413,318 (+1.9% 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 18.5 miles — 336 listings ($66,227,068 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62902Carbondale, IL 629020.0 mi10$4,363,140$459,750$436,314
62901Carbondale, IL 629017.0 mi102$16,499,316$117,500$161,758
62918Carterville, IL 629188.0 mi48$11,030,112$211,250$229,794
62903Carbondale, IL 629038.8 mi6$1,420,560$262,500$236,760
62920Cobden, IL 6292010.5 mi5$1,956,665$335,000$391,333
62939Goreville, IL 6293911.2 mi16$5,762,800$315,000$360,175
62948Herrin, IL 6294811.4 mi70$9,178,190$96,500$131,117
62912Buncombe, IL 6291214.2 mi7$2,040,500$165,000$291,500
62966Murphysboro, IL 6296614.6 mi59$12,457,909$119,675$211,151
62905Alto Pass, IL 6290515.0 mi3$717,375$193,475$239,125
62999Zeigler, IL 6299915.5 mi3$198,576$64,225$66,192
62932Elkville, IL 6293216.5 mi5$437,125$90,875$87,425
62874Orient, IL 6287418.5 mi2$164,800$82,400$82,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CARBONDALE, IL 62902?

As of September 2026, there are 25 active listings in CARBONDALE, IL (zip code 62902), compared to 15 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CARBONDALE, IL 62902?

The median listing price in CARBONDALE, IL 62902 is $399,475 as of September 2026, a 2.8% decrease from $411,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CARBONDALE, IL 62902 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 41 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CARBONDALE, IL 62902?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CARBONDALE, IL 62902 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 41 days last year.

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