Is Marion, IL 62959 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Marion housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Marion, IL 62959 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 101 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (24% then), homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $229,901. Overall, Marion is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Williamson County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Marion ranks #423 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pittsburg 62974 (0% sold over asking) or Hurst 62949 (0% sold over asking), while Carbondale 62902 (38% sold over asking) is even more competitive.