Is Fairbury, IL 61739 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fairbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Fairbury, IL 61739 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $225,402. Overall, Fairbury is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Livingston County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Fairbury ranks #426 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Strawn 61775 (0% sold over asking) or Saunemin 61769 (0% sold over asking), while Dwight 60420 (33% sold over asking) and Cornell 61319 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.