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Carbondale, IL home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$195K1-yr changeUp6.6%

The typical home value in Carbondale, IL is $195K as of September 2026, up 6.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Carbondale ZIP code, the median list price is $235K and homes spend a median of 54 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Carbondale, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$195K
1-yr changeMedian across Carbondale ZIPs
+6.6%
ZIP markets live
3
County
Jackson County

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12-month value trend

+6.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Carbondale over the last 12 months: $183K in Sep 2025 to $195K in Sep 2026 (+6.6%).

Sep 2025$183K

Sep 2026$195K

Median Zillow home value index across Carbondale's ZIP codes.

Context

Carbondale's housing market shows modest upward momentum. The typical home value in Carbondale reached $201,992, up 8.1% over the past year as of August 2026. As of September 2026, there are 83 homes for sale with a median list price of $234,900. Homes spend a median 54 days on the market, and 20 new listings entered the market that month. About 15.4% of listings have seen a price cut, which suggests some sellers are adjusting to market conditions. If you're thinking about selling, the appreciation trend is positive, but inventory remains relatively steady and a meaningful share of listings are negotiating on price.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Carbondale, IL?

Typical home value

$195K

Up6.6%YoY

Median list price

$235K

Days on market

54

Homes for sale

83

Price cuts

15.4%

New listings

20

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Carbondale's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Carbondale, IL home prices over time

Typical home values in Carbondale, IL are up 6.6% over the past year, from $183K in September 2025 to $195K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Carbondale, IL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$195,190+6.6%
September 2025$183,072No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Carbondale ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Carbondale, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

Carbondale, IL is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 54 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carbondale ZIP code, and 20 new listings against 83 active listings across Carbondale, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Carbondale housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Carbondale ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Carbondale rose 6.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Carbondale?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Carbondale shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 6.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Carbondale ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Carbondale?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Carbondale, IL home prices.

What is the typical home value in Carbondale?

The typical home value in Carbondale is $201,992, up 8.1% over the past year as of August 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Carbondale?

Homes in Carbondale spend a median 54 days on the market as of September 2026.

What share of homes have price reductions?

About 15.4% of listings in Carbondale have a price cut as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Carbondale, IL?

Typical home values in Carbondale, IL are up 6.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Carbondale, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

Carbondale, IL is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 54 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carbondale ZIP code, and 20 new listings against 83 active listings across Carbondale, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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