Market Intelligence Report — IL-100

Springfield, IL

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IL-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$210K
-2.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.99
-8.0% YoY

Active Inventory

293
+12.7% YoY

Median DOM

37 Days
+4.3% YoY

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The Springfield, IL housing market remains Very Competitive, driven by a pending ratio of 0.99, indicating strong demand absorption relative to available inventory. This condition persists despite a month-over-month decrease in the median listing price of 7.0%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.6%-1.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

206,033+0.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Springfield market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 12.7% year-over-year, reaching 293 units, yet new listings remained flat over the past year. The median listing price declined by 2.4% over the past year, while the median price per square foot increased by 8.6% year-over-year. The pending ratio, though still high at 0.99, experienced an 8.0% contraction year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$210K-7.0% MoM

Active Inventory

293+12.7% YoY

Days on Market

37+4.3% YoY

Sold Score™

76-8.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

76
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The elevated pending ratio suggests that inventory is quickly absorbed, creating an environment where properties are likely to sell at a brisk pace. With high demand pressing against available supply, pricing discipline remains important for sellers to attract offers, but the limited stock also reduces negotiating leverage for buyers.

Luxury Segment

The significant spread between the average listing price ($302,313) and the median listing price ($209,950), coupled with a substantial year-over-year increase in average listing price (8.9%) compared to a decline in median listing price (-2.4%), suggests some divergence in price dynamics at the higher end of the market. However, the median price per square foot has also increased year-over-year, indicating broader price strength on a per-square-foot basis.

Supply Dynamics

293 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 252 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +8.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.99

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Springfield, IL? Inventory is up 13% from last year.

Demand in Springfield, IL is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
99%
Median Days on Market
37 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Springfield, IL
CBSA Code
44100
State
IL

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Springfield?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Springfield metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 0.99 with median days on market at 37.

  • Are home prices dropping in Springfield?+

    Median listing price is $210K, -2.4% year over year. 18.1% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Springfield?+

    The typical listing sits 37 days on market, a +4.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 252 per month.

  • What's happening in the Springfield luxury market?+

    The significant spread between the average listing price ($302,313) and the median listing price ($209,950), coupled with a substantial year-over-year increase in average listing price (8.9%) compared to a decline in median listing price (-2.4%), suggests some divergence in price dynamics at the higher end of the market. However, the median price per square foot has also increased year-over-year, indicating broader price strength on a per-square-foot basis.

  • Where can I find a trusted Springfield real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Springfield agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 44100 · 36mo history