Is Paxton, IL 60957 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Paxton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Paxton, IL 60957 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 12% to $154,933. Overall, Paxton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Ford County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Paxton ranks #407 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sibley 61773 (0% sold over asking) or Roberts 60962 (0% sold over asking), while Cabery 60919 (50% sold over asking) and Melvin 60952 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.