Is Rochester, IL 62563 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rochester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Rochester, IL 62563 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 5 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 50%, homes sold faster (8 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $304,868. Overall, Rochester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sangamon County, homes here sell faster than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Rochester ranks #7 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Loami 62661 (0% sold over asking) or Cantrall 62625 (0% sold over asking), while Springfield 62707 (64% sold over asking) is even more competitive.