The Galesburg housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Galesburg was $86K last month, down 12.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Galesburg is $79, up 4.6% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Galesburg today?
In October 2025, Galesburg home prices were down 12.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $86K. On average, homes in Galesburg sell after 38 days on the market compared to 42 days last year. There were 40 homes sold in October this year, up from 32 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$86,250
-12.7% YoY | Oct 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Oct 2025
Growth
% YoY
Galesburg, IL
$86,250
-12.7%
United States
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How hot is the Galesburg housing market?
Galesburg is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 42 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 5% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days.
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Climate's impact on Galesburg housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Galesburg.
Flood Factor - Moderate
16% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Galesburg has a moderate risk of flooding. 1,196 properties in Galesburg are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 16% of all properties in Galesburg. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Galesburg has a minor risk of wildfire. There are 2 properties in Galesburg that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents <1% of all properties in Galesburg.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Galesburg has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Galesburg is most at risk from hurricanes. 12,974 properties in Galesburg have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.