Are buyers active in Evanston?

Buyer demand in Evanston is **cautious** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.05 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 86 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +10.1% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 15.8% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Evanston is 20/100 (Difficult Selling Environment). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 20/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.05 · Inventory YoY: +10.1% · Median days on market: 86 · Sellers cutting price: 15.8% · Median listing price: $558,475 (-11.4% YoY)