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Chicago snapshot
As of the latest 2026 data- Median listing
- $389K
- YoY +0.0%
- Active inventory
- 15,929
- YoY -0.1%
- Median DOM
- 36
- YoY -0.0%
- Pending ratio
- 0.69
- YoY -0.0%
- Price-reduced
- 16.3%
- YoY -0.0%
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This data describes the housing market across the entire Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, not specific neighborhoods. We do not have information to identify "up-and-coming" areas. We can tell you about the overall market trends.
Right now, the median price for a home in the metro area is $389,450. This is a slight dip of 1.4% from the previous month but still 4.6% higher than it was at this time last year.
Homes are selling a bit faster than before, staying on the market for a median of 36 days. This is 4.0% less time than they took to sell a year ago.
There are fewer homes for sale now, with active listings down 5.3% compared to last year. New listings have also decreased by 7.8% year-over-year.
For someone looking to buy a home, these numbers mean there are fewer choices available and homes are selling relatively quickly, even with prices generally rising over the past year. You might need to act fast when you find a home you like.
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