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Woodford County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$222K
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.
196
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$241K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.15,076
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$241K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,721 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.1
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.96%

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.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,434
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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 Woodford County compares

By median home value, Woodford County is the 14th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Woodford County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$73K$608K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$446K297,361
2Lake County$402K226,612
3Kendall County$393K45,920
4Kane County$380K163,429
5Will County$370K227,101
6McHenry County$363K113,120
7Cook County$339K1,499,104
8Grundy County$320K18,844
9Monroe County$301K14,074
10Boone County$287K19,032
11DeKalb County$286K29,587
12McLean County$247K53,513
13Jo Daviess County$243K11,021
14Woodford County$241K15,076
15Effingham County$232K13,430
16Champaign County$230K56,855
17Menard County$229K3,534
18Piatt County$222K6,994
19Ogle County$215K18,494
20Kankakee County$212K36,249
21Clinton County$204K15,559
22Winnebago County$204K98,183
23Sangamon County$190K72,174
24Putnam County$183K2,919

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

About the Woodford County market

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

The median sale price in Woodford County, IL is $221,667 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

196 homes sold in Woodford 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 Woodford County, IL?

Woodford County, IL contains 15,076 residential properties, with a median of 1,721 square feet, 1 bedrooms, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $241K.

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

By median home value, Woodford County, IL is the 14th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Illinois. Jo Daviess County ranks just above it and Effingham County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Woodford County, IL?

69% of homes in Woodford County, IL are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

67% of mortgaged homes in Woodford County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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