Is Murphysboro, IL 62966 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Murphysboro is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 17% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
Competition score34/ 100
More competitive than 31% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #438 of 464 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
Months of supply3.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list17.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market91Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$83▲ +4.4% vs. last year
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