Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026

Key Takeaways Cook County home prices surged nearly 9% year over year in July—triple the national rate of 3%—as shrinking inventory fueled intense competition. The median sale price reached $396,338, up 8.6% year over year, while active listings fell 3% and nearly half of homes sold above asking. Na

How Competitive is the The Loop Housing Market?

The Loop, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a competitive housing market. About 34% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, and homes sell at 100% of asking. The National Picture The national sold-above rate stands at 24.6% with homes spending a median of 50 days on market.

How Competitive is the Lincoln Park Housing Market?

Lincoln Park, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 69% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, up 20 percentage points from a year ago. The National Picture Nationally, about 25% of homes sold above asking in June 2026 with a median of

Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: June 2026

Key Takeaways Cook County crossed a milestone in June: more than half of homes sold above their asking price for the first time since mid-2022, while national above-list rates remained near historic lows. The median sale price reached $398,875, up 6% year over year—triple the national rate of price