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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Knox County real estate market. *
June 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026).
Inventory in Knox County has expanded recently, with active listings up more than 10% from last year and totaling 224 homes in June. Contract activity is solid as homes sold rose about 16% year over year, while pending sales dipped slightly compared with last June, signaling steady but selective buyer demand.
Pricing has adjusted downward, with the typical home value falling nearly 28% from a year ago and the median list price down a more modest 6%. Homes are still moving at a measured pace, as the median days on market increased about 16% annually to 34 days even as months of supply edged down slightly to 2.4, keeping Knox County in seller’s market territory.
Compared with the broader Illinois market, local prices sit well below the state’s median sale price of about $344,000, highlighting Knox County’s relative affordability. Even with only about 23% of homes selling above list and an average sale-to-list ratio near 98%, buyers and sellers are finding room to negotiate, and Agent Pronto can help both sides connect with an agent who understands these conditions.
Knox County offers residents a welcoming mix of tight-knit communities, abundant outdoor recreation, strong schools, and a thriving local economy that together support a high quality of life.
Knox County pairs small city convenience with wide open space, giving residents practical access to work, school, and everyday amenities. Centered on Galesburg and within reach of Peoria and the Quad Cities, the county offers a manageable commute along I‑74 and key rail routes, making regional travel straightforward.
Daily life is grounded in useful resources. Galesburg’s historic downtown features local dining such as Craft on Seminary Street and cultural stops like the Galesburg Public Library. Families appreciate academic anchors including Knox College and Carl Sandburg College, while area schools and parks support routines that are easy to navigate and budget for.
Outdoor options range from the trails and lake access at Lake Storey Park to events at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Nearby communities such as Peoria and Rock Island County add employment, shopping, and healthcare depth, and day trips to Chicago expand cultural and travel choices. Within the county, neighborhoods in Galesburg and surrounding towns offer a mix of historic homes, newer construction, and rural properties.
Whether you are relocating from across the state or moving across town, local market insight is essential. Agent Pronto connects you with a Knox County real estate professional who understands the schools, commutes, and neighborhood trends, helping both buyers and sellers make confident decisions with less stress.
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“Lisa is an amazing and honest lady! She will work with you every step of the way and goes the extra mile! She sold our house in a week and she helped us close quickly on our new house! Very kind,friendly and professional! She's the best.”
“I've worked with Shawn Jones for nearly 10 years. He helped me find my first apartment, and first home after getting married. He is a deeply considerate, caring, and experienced agent. I can't recommend him highly enough.”
“Rose Riodan, did excellently well, always available for phone calls, chat and prompt with emails. Gave great advice and recommendations that supported making informed decisions.”
“We had an amazing experience working with Andrew at Century 21 Circle! From the very beginning, Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and always willing to go above and beyond for us. He was quick to respond to every question and did everything he could to get us into showings, even when we needed to move quickly or work around our schedules. Buying a home can be stressful, but Andrew made the process feel so much easier. We always felt like he had our best interests in mind and genuinely wanted to help us find the right home. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and are so grateful for everything he did to help us find our home! If you’re looking for a realtor, we highly recommend Andrew and the team at Century 21 Circle!”
“She was super nice and very attentive of my needs. She was available 24/7. She helped me so much. She would explain everything in detail and was very patient with me. Overall, she was the best. I would 100% suggest her to my friends and families.”
“Kim was easy to work with. She explained everything very clearly, which was something important to me as a first time seller. Her attention to detail and open communication were greatly appreciated and I highly recommend working with her.”
“Emir is a wonderful agent! His expertise in real estate was great and he was extremely helpful with any questions. He was patient and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend hiring Emir as your agent!”
“Heather was amazing to work with on my recent condo purchase! With her help I was able to meet my needs and deadline to purchase the condo! She is also incredibly helpful in connecting buyers with great people/companies that make the process easy.”
“We've known Brittany for many years and we have had experience working with her in the past. We chose to work with her once more because of our wonderful experience In the past. I would highly recommend her because of her professional approach and her genuine interest to provide the best to her customers.”
“Paula was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, very responsive, and was able to walk me through the process step-by-step as a first-time seller. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!”
“I previously used Jeffry Phillips to sell a house I inherited. It was a very emotional time and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and gave suggestions of things that could be done to the house prior to selling it. Because that experience was so positive and he was so professional I utilized his services when it was time for me to sell my house. When it came time to sell my home, he was professional and extremely knowledgeable about the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends family, and neighbors if they are buying or selling a house.”
“Katherine Rubis was very patient with me during the year that I was looking for homes. She was always available to discuss our next steps or to show me new listings. Every single part of the process that Katherine handled was very smooth and easy for me. She is an outstanding agent and I will definitely call her when I am in the market to sell or buy a home again. There is nothing else she could have done to make me more satisfied with working with her. I have zero complaints.”
“Vicky knows real estate and has excellent communication skills. She relayed her recommendations and expectations. Her experience expedited the sale of my home. I had a contract in less than two days. She is a hard worker and always available to respond to questions or concerns. I highly recommend her for an agent.”
“We were connected with a realtor immediately and we worked with Mike Neault for almost a year. He was a pleasure to work with, accommodating and helpful.”
“Melissa Young is an excellent realtor. I highly recommend her.”
“Laura is Amazing!”
“Working with Tracy to buy our home was a great experience and she was always available and communicative even as we navigated some difficult parts of the negotiation with the seller. She was personally at every visit and even at the inspection and closing, going way above and beyond my expectations and previous experiences with buying agents. Thanks to her we found a home for our family and while we don't plan to buy in the near future I'd be happy to work with her again and again. Thanks Tracy!”
“Steven was very helpful, knowledgeable, passionate, and most importantly he met all of my needs! I will definitely use him for all of my future home purchases in the near future. Thanks again Steven, he's definitely a ROCK STAR! I can't wait to work with him in the near future. Betty Ng”
“Meldina is an expert in the local market and an exceptional negotiator. Her professionalism, communication, and dedication exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend her!”
“Barb was 1/20 realtors who was willing to work with me in the beginning over 9 years ago. This is when I first purchased my home. I was cheap buyer. It went without saying I was going to be using her for the sale of the home 9 years later. She handled the hurdles flawlessly and talked me through and coached me the entire way. To say I appreciate her is an understatement. I sold my home after we relocated it of state and she coordinated every logistic of that sale on my behalf to he best of her ability. I recommend her without fail and would point every person in her direction that has a need for a solid realtor.”
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