Is Wood River, IL 62095 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wood River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Wood River, IL 62095 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $156,349. Overall, Wood River is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Madison County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Wood River ranks #102 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Venice 62090 (0% sold over asking) or New Douglas 62074 (0% sold over asking), while Saint Jacob 62281 (80% sold over asking) and Cottage Hills 62018 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.