Compare two states
Statewide asking prices, inventory and pace side by side. Change either state; the link updates so you can share the comparison.
| Measure, September 2026 | Iowa | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $284,900 | $324,950 |
| Asking price vs. a year ago | +2.1% | +2.7% |
| Homes for sale vs. a year ago | +3.7% | +0.2% |
| Median days on market | 59 days | 39 days |
| Listings with a price cut | 19.9% | 16.9% |
The differences in plain English
- The median asking price in Iowa ($284,900) is 12.3% lower than in Illinois ($324,950).
- Over the past year, asking prices are up 2.1% in Iowa and up 2.7% in Illinois.
- Homes for sale are 3.7% above a year ago in Iowa, and 0.2% above a year ago in Illinois.
- The typical listing spends 59 days on the market in Iowa, 20 days longer than in Illinois (39).
- 20% of listings in Iowa have had a price cut, compared with 17% in Illinois.
Source: Realtor.com® Economic Research (50 states and D.C., September 2026). Statewide figures; individual cities and ZIP codes can differ.