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Bowen

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$80K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$79K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.226
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$79K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.66%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.84%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.2%
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.126.7 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.446
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,042 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Bowen compares

By median home value, Bowen is the 6th most expensive of 11 cities in Hancock County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Hancock County.

Home values in Bowen

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$17K$192K
cities in Hancock County ranked by median home value
#Hancock CountyMedian valueHomes
1Nauvoo$122K668
2Hamilton$97K1,332
3Warsaw$96K845
4Carthage$92K1,520
5Augusta$82K335
6Bowen$79K226
7Dallas City$79K654
8La Harpe$74K659
9Basco$69K122
10Plymouth$58K409
11West Point$46K137

About the Bowen market

What is the median home price in Bowen, IL?

The median sale price in Bowen, IL is $80,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Bowen, IL each year?

6 homes sold in Bowen, IL over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Bowen, IL?

Bowen, IL contains 226 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $79K.

How does Bowen, IL compare to the rest of Hancock County?

By median home value, Bowen, IL is the 6th most expensive of 11 cities in Hancock County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Hancock County. Augusta ranks just above it and Dallas City just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bowen, IL?

84% of homes in Bowen, IL are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bowen, IL hold?

66% of mortgaged homes in Bowen, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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