Is Pontiac, IL 61764 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Pontiac housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Pontiac, IL 61764 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $168,927. Overall, Pontiac is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Livingston County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Pontiac ranks #274 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 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.