Central, IL housing market
The typical Central home is worth about $69,000, up 7.8% in a year, 77% below the Illinois typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Central compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Central at a glance
Only 2 sales in March 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2021–2026
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| January | Central | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $79,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $69,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $66,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $69,000 | $298,000 |
Central and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | $69K | +7.8% | — | $44,896 |
| Centralia | $113K | +6.8% | 47 | $47,807 |
1.5 years of income
The typical Central home costs about 1.5 years of the town's median household income, less than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Central ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, March 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.