Is Whittington, IL 62897 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Whittington is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Whittington housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Franklin County, IL

Population	542
Median income	$78,125
Average income	$80,723
Median home value	$89,300
Median rent	$967/month
Owner-occupied	80% of homes
Median year built	1980

Natural hazard riskEarthquakes (relatively high), extreme heat (relatively high), tornadoes (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 62897; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Benton 62812Seller’s market $101 /sq ft Buckner 62819 $70 /sq ft Christopher 62822Balanced $52 /sq ft Coello 62825 $43 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Whittington real estate

What are property taxes in Whittington?

About 1.57% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $6,280 on a $400,000 home.

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