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Pope County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$127K
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.
11
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$116K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties 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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
201720192020202220232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,540
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$116K
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.50%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.61%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.21.8 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.348

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.77%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Pope County compares

By median home value, Pope County is the 71st most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Pope County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$22K$392K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$451K296,477
2Lake County$409K226,485
3Kendall County$386K45,977
4Kane County$380K163,293
5Will County$370K228,280
6McHenry County$365K113,360
7Effingham County$363K13,430
8Cook County$335K1,509,965
9Grundy County$325K18,844
10Monroe County$308K14,074
11DeKalb County$288K29,631
12Boone County$281K19,032
13McLean County$250K53,242
14Woodford County$241K15,076
15Menard County$236K3,578
16Champaign County$230K56,954
17Jo Daviess County$228K11,021
18Piatt County$227K6,994
19Kankakee County$216K36,250
20Ogle County$214K18,492
21Clinton County$208K15,590
22Winnebago County$201K98,139
23Putnam County$192K2,919
24Sangamon County$188K72,174
71Pope County$116K2,540

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

Markets in Pope County, most valuable first

About the Pope County market

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

The median sale price in Pope County, IL is $126,500 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

11 homes sold in Pope County, IL over the last 12 months (data through May 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 Pope County, IL?

Pope County, IL contains 2,540 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $116K.

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

By median home value, Pope County, IL is the 71st most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 14% 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 Pope County, IL?

61% of homes in Pope County, IL are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

50% of mortgaged homes in Pope County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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