Decatur, IL metro area Housing Market
Cold MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Decatur, IL metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$115K
↓ 22.0% YoY
Days on Market
47 days
↓ 4.1% YoY
Active Inventory
221
↑ 22.8% YoY
Homes Sold
82
↑ 7.9% YoY
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Decatur, IL metro area Market Summary
The Decatur, IL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $115K, down 22.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 47 days on the market, 4.1% shorter than a year ago.
There are 221 homes for sale — 22.8% more than last year. With 2.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 84 new listings were added during this period, down 6.7% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 93.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 17.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 31.2% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
81
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Illinois Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 73% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Decatur, IL metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$130K
Price per Sq Ft
$83
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.3%
Months of Supply
2.7
Sold Above List
17.1%
Price Drops
31.2%
New Listings
84
↓ 6.7% YoY
Pending Sales
97
Off Market in 2 Weeks
28.9%
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