Is Carbondale, IL 62901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Carbondale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Carbondale, IL 62901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $148,936. Overall, Carbondale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Carbondale ranks #461 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vergennes 62994 (0% sold over asking) or Makanda 62958 (0% sold over asking), while Ava 62907 (50% sold over asking) and Murphysboro 62966 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.