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CAIRO, IL 62914

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Alexander County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇩ 50% vs 4 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$30,750
⇧ 515% vs $5,000 last year
Average Price
$30,750
⇩ 15.2% vs $36,250 last year
Days on Market
65
⇧ 364.3% vs 14 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,880  ·  Density: 36.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $32,500

Typical home value: $66,081  ·  Homeownership: 69.4%

Market Analysis

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

The CAIRO, IL real estate market (62914) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 14 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 515% year-over-year, from $5,000 to $30,750.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 4 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 14 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $30,750 (+515% YoY)
  • Average: $30,750 (-15.2% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.7 miles — 83 listings ($17,908,199 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62914Cairo, IL 629140.0 mi2$61,500$30,750$30,750
63882Wyatt, MO 638828.6 mi2$15,800$7,900$7,900
63834Charleston, MO 638349.3 mi15$2,952,825$113,500$196,855
42087Wickliffe, KY 4208712.0 mi6$1,555,200$236,700$259,200
62970Olmsted, IL 6297013.2 mi1$209,900$209,900$209,900
42023Bardwell, KY 4202316.5 mi4$1,623,900$274,900$405,975
63823Bertrand, MO 6382317.1 mi5$661,665$102,250$132,333
63736Benton, MO 6373617.7 mi9$4,591,989$235,750$510,221
62941Grand Chain, IL 6294118.8 mi3$783,900$239,900$261,300
42021Arlington, KY 4202120.1 mi4$612,000$135,000$153,000
62956Karnak, IL 6295622.2 mi1$92,000$92,000$92,000
62957McClure, IL 6295722.5 mi8$519,200$59,900$64,900
63845East Prairie, MO 6384523.7 mi23$4,228,320$182,500$183,840

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CAIRO, IL 62914?

As of January 2026, there are 2 active listings in CAIRO, IL (zip code 62914), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CAIRO, IL 62914?

The median listing price in CAIRO, IL 62914 is $30,750 as of January 2026, a 515% increase from $5,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CAIRO, IL 62914 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 14 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CAIRO, IL 62914?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CAIRO, IL 62914 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 14 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CAIRO, IL 62914 save an estimated $615 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $30,750. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.