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Hardin County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$87K
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.
20
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$48K
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
2020202120222023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,816
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$48K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.7,000 ft²
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.34%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.107
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 100.264

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.3,573
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.$54K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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 Hardin County compares

By median home value, Hardin County is the 102nd most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 2% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Hardin County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$17K$161K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$451K296,477
2Effingham County$417K13,488
3Lake County$407K226,060
4Kendall County$389K46,039
5Kane County$381K163,315
6Will County$372K228,280
7McHenry County$365K113,367
8Cook County$336K1,546,032
9Monroe County$320K14,130
10Grundy County$320K18,844
11Boone County$291K19,032
12DeKalb County$286K29,725
13McLean County$248K52,299
14Menard County$243K3,578
15Woodford County$240K15,076
16Piatt County$236K6,994
17Champaign County$229K57,098
18Jo Daviess County$228K11,061
19Ogle County$226K18,493
20Clinton County$219K15,639
21Kankakee County$216K36,250
22Winnebago County$212K98,138
23Cumberland County$207K4,425
24Madison County$192K100,161
102Hardin County$48K1,816

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

Markets in Hardin County, most valuable first

About the Hardin County market

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

The median sale price in Hardin County, IL is $86,667 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

20 homes sold in Hardin 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 Hardin County, IL?

Hardin County, IL contains 1,816 residential properties, with a median of 7,000 square feet. The median TopHap Estimate is $48K.

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

By median home value, Hardin County, IL is the 102nd most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 2% 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 Hardin County, IL?

34% of homes in Hardin County, IL are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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