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Alexander County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$97K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,940
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$97K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.84%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.93%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.727

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,587
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Alexander County compares

By median home value, Alexander County is the 85th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 11% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Alexander County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$29K$424K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$452K296,477
2Effingham County$418K13,488
3Lake County$407K226,066
4Kendall County$390K46,039
5Kane County$379K163,315
6Will County$371K228,280
7McHenry County$364K113,368
8Cook County$337K1,545,999
9Grundy County$320K18,844
10Monroe County$319K14,130
11Boone County$290K19,032
12DeKalb County$287K29,725
13McLean County$249K52,387
14Menard County$244K3,578
15Woodford County$240K15,076
16Piatt County$235K6,994
17Champaign County$230K57,099
18Jo Daviess County$227K11,061
19Ogle County$226K18,493
20Clinton County$218K15,639
21Kankakee County$217K36,250
22Winnebago County$212K98,138
23Cumberland County$208K4,425
24Madison County$192K100,161
85Alexander County$97K2,940

102 counties in Illinois are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Alexander County, most valuable first

About the Alexander County market

How many homes are there in Alexander County, IL?

Alexander County, IL contains 2,940 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $97K.

How does Alexander County, IL compare to the rest of Illinois?

By median home value, Alexander County, IL is the 85th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 11% of all homes in Illinois. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Alexander County, IL?

72% of homes in Alexander County, IL are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Alexander County, IL hold?

93% of mortgaged homes in Alexander County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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