Pocahontas
Rounding out our list, Pocahontas in Bond County offers you homes averaging just under $71,500.
Average home prices now sit just under $71,000.
Recent growth has moderated to about 10% since 2020, with average home values now exceeding $70,500.
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Since 2020, values have increased over 41% to reach nearly $69,000.
This small community outside major metropolitan areas offers rural living at affordable price points.
The recent value decrease runs counter to many markets across the country, potentially offering buying opportunities.
Despite this remarkable appreciation, homes remain affordable at around $64,700 on average.
Mounds
Nestled in Pulaski County in southern Illinois, Mounds offers you homes averaging just under $64,000.
This small community in the Centralia metropolitan area provides affordable housing options without historical data to track value changes.
Despite this substantial growth, homes remain affordable at just over $52,000 on average.
Your average home here costs just under $50,000, placing it among Illinois most affordable communities.
This small rural community provides a quieter lifestyle while still maintaining reasonable access to larger urban centers.
While historical data isnt available to track value changes, Sorento represents one of Illinois most affordable communities.
Your home value here averages just under $37,000, making it the fifth most affordable town in Illinois.
At just under $36,000, housing here is among the most affordable in the state.
This significant decline stands in stark contrast to most housing markets across the country.
Despite this impressive growth, housing remains extremely affordable at just under $31,000 in 2025.
