Is Highland, IL 62249 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Highland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Highland, IL 62249 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 9% to $249,892. Overall, Highland is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Madison County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Highland ranks #108 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.