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What are the best neighborhoods in Chicago for families?

Chicago snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$395K
YoY +0.0%
Active inventory
13,809
YoY -0.1%
Median DOM
33
YoY -0.0%
Pending ratio
0.99
YoY +0.0%
Price-reduced
12.7%
YoY -0.0%
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The data provided does not contain specific information about individual neighborhoods in Chicago, so I can't tell you which ones are best for families. It only covers the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Instead, I can share some insights about the housing market in the overall metropolitan area. The median listing price in the area is $394,500, which is a little higher than last month and also more than last year. This means homes are costing more right now. There are 13,809 homes for sale, which is a smaller number compared to last year. Fewer new homes are coming on the market too, with 9,816 new listings, down from last year. Homes are selling a bit faster, staying on the market for a median of 33 days. This is slightly quicker than last year, suggesting consistent demand. About 12.7% of homes have lowered their prices, which is a bit less than last year. For you, this means it's a competitive market where homes are becoming more expensive and there aren't as many choices as there used to be.

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