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Douglas County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$145K
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.
21
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$160K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,666
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$160K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,516 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1958
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.89%

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.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
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.24%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.20.5 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Douglas County compares

By median home value, Douglas County is the 38th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Douglas County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$50K$466K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$451K296,477
2Lake County$405K226,480
3Kendall County$387K45,978
4Kane County$382K163,293
5Will County$371K228,280
6McHenry County$366K113,362
7Effingham County$363K13,430
8Cook County$337K1,510,523
9Grundy County$326K18,844
10Monroe County$308K14,074
11DeKalb County$287K29,630
12Boone County$280K19,032
13McLean County$250K53,235
14Woodford County$241K15,076
15Menard County$235K3,578
16Champaign County$229K56,952
17Piatt County$227K6,994
18Jo Daviess County$226K11,021
19Kankakee County$217K36,250
20Ogle County$214K18,492
21Clinton County$208K15,590
22Winnebago County$201K98,139
23Putnam County$193K2,919
24Sangamon County$191K72,174
38Douglas County$160K7,666

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

Markets in Douglas County, most valuable first

About the Douglas County market

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

The median sale price in Douglas County, IL is $145,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

21 homes sold in Douglas County, IL over the last 12 months (data through April 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 Douglas County, IL?

Douglas County, IL contains 7,666 residential properties, with a median of 1,516 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1958. The median TopHap Estimate is $160K.

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

By median home value, Douglas County, IL is the 38th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 23% 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 Douglas County, IL?

78% of homes in Douglas County, IL are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

76% of mortgaged homes in Douglas County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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