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Market Intelligence · IL / St. Clair County

East St. Louis, IL home prices and housing market

6 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$39K1-yr changeDown2.3%

The typical home value in East St. Louis, IL is $39K as of September 2026, down 2.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical East St. Louis ZIP code, the median list price is $24K and homes spend a median of 146 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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East St. Louis, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$39K
1-yr changeMedian across East St. Louis ZIPs
-2.3%
ZIP markets live7 tracked in East St. Louis
6
County
St. Clair County

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12-month value trend

-2.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in East St. Louis over the last 12 months: $40K in Sep 2025 to $39K in Sep 2026 (-2.3%).

Sep 2025$40K

Sep 2026$39K

Median Zillow home value index across East St. Louis's ZIP codes.

Context

In East St. Louis, the typical home value sits at $41,629, down 0.8% over the past year as of August 2026. The market shows 169 homes currently for sale, with a median list price of $24,163 as of September 2026. New listings have been modest, with 34 added recently, and homes are taking time to move, with a median of 146 days on market. Only 6.4% of listings have seen a price cut, suggesting sellers have largely held their initial asking prices. For homeowners considering a sale, the current conditions favor patience and realistic pricing over quick action.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in East St. Louis, IL?

Typical home value

$39K

Down2.3%YoY

Median list price

$24K

Days on market

146

Homes for sale

169

Price cuts

6.4%

New listings

34

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

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

Prices over time

East St. Louis, IL home prices over time

Typical home values in East St. Louis, IL are down 2.3% over the past year, from $40K in September 2025 to $39K in September 2026.

Typical home value in East St. Louis, IL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$38,975-2.3%
September 2025$39,877No prior year

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

Market balance

Is East St. Louis, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

East St. Louis, IL leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 146 days on market and 6% of listings with a price cut in the typical East St. Louis ZIP code, and 34 new listings against 169 active listings across East St. Louis, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

East St. Louis housing market forecast 2027

+0.7%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 6 East St. Louis ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in East St. Louis fell 2.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in East St. Louis?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for East St. Louis shows typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027, after a 2.3% decline 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). 6 East St. Louis 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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The markets

Which East St. Louis ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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. We track 7 East St. Louis ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about East St. Louis, IL home prices.

What is the typical home value in East St. Louis?

As of August 2026, the typical home value in East St. Louis is $41,629, down 0.8% from the year prior.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in East St. Louis?

Homes in East St. Louis have a median days on market of 146 as of September 2026, indicating a slower sales pace.

What is the median list price in East St. Louis?

The median list price in East St. Louis is $24,163 as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in East St. Louis, IL?

Typical home values in East St. Louis, IL are down 2.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is East St. Louis, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

East St. Louis, IL leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 146 days on market and 6% of listings with a price cut in the typical East St. Louis ZIP code, and 34 new listings against 169 active listings across East St. Louis, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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