Chicago Housing Market Overview

Use data to learn how you can succeed as a homebuyer or seller in Chicago. Talk to a top real estate agent to see what local trends are driving the housing market in Chicago, IL.

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Homes for sale in Chicago
Discover your perfect home in the neighborhood of your dreams.
Find Top Agents
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Sell your house in Chicago fast
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Find out what your home is worth
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When's the best time to sell your home in Chicago?
Use housing market data in Chicago to learn the best and worst months to sell your home.
Real estate commission in Chicago
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Compare Chicago to nearby housing markets

Oak Park
  • Active agents2,044
  • Days on market77
  • Median sale price$336,000
Oak Lawn
  • Active agents2,675
  • Days on market67
  • Median sale price$187,500
Elmhurst
  • Active agents1,651
  • Days on market72
  • Median sale price$406,500
Skokie
  • Active agents2,801
  • Days on market72
  • Median sale price$305,000
Evanston
  • Active agents2,446
  • Days on market71
  • Median sale price$338,000
Park Ridge
  • Active agents1,981
  • Days on market64
  • Median sale price$390,000

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  • Active agents6,952
  • Days on market67
  • Median sale price$210,000
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  • Active agents17,067
  • Days on market52
  • Median sale price$605,000