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Home prices across the U.S. have remained at record highs for years, driven by a and a persistent homebuilding shortage. More recently, economic uncertainty has kept more homebuyers on the sidelines, but it's also discouraged home sellers, further new listings and putting upward pressure on prices. Sellers who are in the market often have to to attract offers from buyers—many of whom are wary of .

On the bright side, prices have begun to grow more slowly, and that housing will become more affordable as wages outpace prices. But so far this year, the housing market has remained , leaving buyers and sellers trying to time their next move.

So, what's been happening with home prices in , in 2026, and how do they compare to previous years? analyzed the city's January-March average median sale price over the last four years to find out. All data represents the three-month average median from January-March 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

How have house prices changed in: Decatur, IL

2026

• Median sale price: $117,333
• Year-over-year change: -15.9%
• Percent change from 2022: +12.1%

2025

• Median sale price: $139,500
• Year-over-year change: +19.5%
• Percent change from 2022: +33.3%

2024

• Median sale price: $116,717
• Year-over-year change: +5.3%
• Percent change from 2022: +11.5%

2023

• Median sale price: $110,833
• Year-over-year change: +5.9%
• Percent change from 2022: +5.9%

2022

• Median sale price: $104,667

How have house prices changed nationwide?

2026

• Median sale price: $429,526
• Year-over-year change: +1.0%
• Percent change from 2022: +9.3%

2025

• Median sale price: $425,170
• Year-over-year change: +3.3%
• Percent change from 2022: +8.2%

2024

• Median sale price: $411,608
• Year-over-year change: +5.6%
• Percent change from 2022: +4.7%

2023

• Median sale price: $389,707
• Year-over-year change: -0.8%
• Percent change from 2022: -0.8%

2022

• Median sale price: $393,018