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Brown County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$328K
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.
30
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$157K
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2017201820192020202220252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,703
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$157K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.61%

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.62%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,331
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 countys nationally.

How Brown County compares

By median home value, Brown County is the 40th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 22% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Brown County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$38K$508K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$449K296,477
2Lake County$408K226,486
3Kendall County$386K45,978
4Kane County$382K163,293
5Will County$370K228,280
6McHenry County$363K113,361
7Effingham County$361K13,430
8Cook County$337K1,510,440
9Grundy County$325K18,844
10Monroe County$309K14,074
11DeKalb County$287K29,630
12Boone County$282K19,032
13McLean County$250K53,238
14Woodford County$241K15,076
15Menard County$235K3,578
16Champaign County$229K56,954
17Jo Daviess County$229K11,021
18Piatt County$225K6,994
19Kankakee County$215K36,250
20Ogle County$215K18,492
21Clinton County$208K15,590
22Winnebago County$200K98,139
23Putnam County$191K2,919
24Sangamon County$187K72,174
40Brown County$157K2,703

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

Markets in Brown County, most valuable first

About the Brown County market

What is the median home price in Brown County, IL?

The median sale price in Brown County, IL is $327,833 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Brown County, IL each year?

30 homes sold in Brown County, 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 Brown County, IL?

Brown County, IL contains 2,703 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $157K.

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

By median home value, Brown County, IL is the 40th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 22% 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 Brown County, IL?

60% of homes in Brown County, IL are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

62% of mortgaged homes in Brown County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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