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Hardin County, IL home prices

Hardin County, IL: the typical home is worth $114,025 as of 2026-05, down -3.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $60/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Hardin County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-3.7%Falling
Valuation-41%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market57 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $96,645 → 2026: $114,025 (1.2×)

Typical value$114,0252026-05
1-year-3.7%
5-year-11.6%
10-year+12.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population3,5502024
Median income$51,2162023 · 2.2× income
Price / sq ft$60listings
Days on market572026-06
Active listings132026-06
Price cuts46%of listings

Market read

At $114,025, homes in Hardin County sit 28% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 51% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #87 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.7% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 46% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~41% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Crittenden County, KY ($128,525) · Pope County, IL ($171,737) · Gallatin County, IL ($92,429) · Union County, KY ($140,718) · Livingston County, KY ($149,605) · Saline County, IL ($87,790)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Hardin County, IL?
The typical home in Hardin County is worth $114,025 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Hardin County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Hardin County affordable?
At 2.2× the local median income of $51,216, Hardin County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Hardin County?
Homes here take a median of 57 days to sell, with 46% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$96,645
2017$90,153
2018$93,395
2019$100,491
2020$104,931
2021$128,291
2022$126,357
2023$123,293
2024$127,328
2025$122,283
2026$113,675