Chicago, IL Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+6.9% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Chicago, IL is $390,000, up 6.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 69 days with 5,707 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$390,000median sale price

Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's4.1 months of supply69 avg. days on market

Chicago, IL is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 69 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

1,406

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

69

Average pace

Active listings

5,707

4.1 months supply

Sale-to-list

99.2%

Below asking

Chicago, IL market data

Current housing market statistics for Chicago, IL
MetricValue
Median sale price$390,000
Median list price$399,900
Year-over-year price change+6.9%
Average days on market69 days
Active inventory5,707 listings
Months of supply4.1 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.2%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Chicago housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $390,000. Prices have risen 6.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 69 days on market, indicating 4.1 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Chicago

There are currently 5,707 homes listed for sale in Chicago, Illinois. The median listing price is $400K. Featured listings range from $168,000 to $1,350,000.

3 bedroom house for sale at 8104 S Euclid Ave Chicago - $168,000
$168,000

8104 S Euclid Ave

Chicago, IL

3 bd2 ba
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 10230 S Parnell Ave Chicago - $181,000
$181,000

10230 S Parnell Ave

Chicago, IL

4 bd2 ba1,714 sqft
House
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 6301 N Sheridan Rd Apt 6O Chicago - $205,000
$205,000

6301 N Sheridan Rd Apt 6O

Chicago, IL

2 bd2 ba1,250 sqft
Condo
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3 bedroom house for sale at 9713 S Ellis Ave Chicago - $289,900
$289,900

9713 S Ellis Ave

Chicago, IL

3 bd2 ba2,200 sqft
House
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1 bedroom condo for sale at 609 W Melrose St Apt 2 Chicago - $299,000
$299,000

609 W Melrose St Apt 2

Chicago, IL

1 bd1 ba
Condo
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 1000 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 2009 Chicago - $499,000
$499,000

1000 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 2009

Chicago, IL

2 bd2 ba
Condo
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3 bedroom house for sale at Address unavailable Chicago - $525,000
$525,000

Address unavailable

Chicago, IL

3 bd3 ba
House2,452 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 1040 W Adams St Unit 346 Chicago - $549,000
$549,000

1040 W Adams St Unit 346

Chicago, IL

2 bd2 ba1,090 sqft
Condo
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6 bedroom multi-family for sale at 5700 W Melrose St Chicago - $599,900
$599,900

5700 W Melrose St

Chicago, IL

6 bd3 ba
Multi-family
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4 bedroom house for sale at 4505 S Drake Ave Chicago - $657,000
$657,000

4505 S Drake Ave

Chicago, IL

4 bd4 ba3,180 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 911 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago - $949,000
$949,000

911 W Diversey Pkwy

Chicago, IL

4 bd3 ba2,142 sqft
House
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3 bedroom condo for sale at 155 N Harbor-3314 Dr Unit 3301-3302 Chicago - $1,350,000
$1,350,000

155 N Harbor-3314 Dr Unit 3301-3302

Chicago, IL

3 bd4 ba2,743 sqft
Condo
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Active listings

5,707

Homes on market

Median list price

$400K

Avg. days on market

69

Days until sale

New this week

2,467

Newly listed

Price drops:12.1%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.2%

Top public schools in Chicago

50 schools tracked · 75,894 students

The largest public schools serving Chicago, IL by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Lane Technical High School

Grades 7-12 · 4,525 students

Public

Taft High School

Grades 7-12 · 4,416 students

Public

Curie Metropolitan High School

Grades 9-12 · 3,136 students

Public

Kenwood Academy High School

Grades 7-12 · 2,337 students

Public

Young Magnet High School

Grades 7-12 · 2,221 students

Public

Lincoln Park High School

Grades 9-12 · 2,125 students

Public

Jones College Prep High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,973 students

Public

Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

Grades 9-12 · 1,862 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Chicago?

The median home sale price in Chicago is $390,000, up 6.9% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Chicago?

Homes typically spend 69 days on market before going under contract.

Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.1 months of supply, Chicago is currently a leaning buyer's.

How many homes are for sale in Chicago?

There are currently 5707 homes listed for sale in Chicago, IL.

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