Is Mendota, IL 61342 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mendota housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Mendota, IL 61342 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (30% then), homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $170,376. Overall, Mendota is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within LaSalle County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Mendota ranks #329 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wenona 61377 (0% sold over asking) or Utica 61373 (0% sold over asking), while Millington 60537 (100% sold over asking) and Sheridan 60551 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.