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City / Town Overview

Chicago, IL

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
4,763
⇩ 14%
Pending
1,646
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$409,619
⇧ 1.3%
Average Price
$577,716
⇩ 4.6%
Days on Market
60.2
⇩ 1.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Chicago, IL real estate market currently shows 4,763 active listings, with 1,646 pending sales. Homes are averaging 60.2 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 775 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 60.2 days on market compared to 60.9 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.3% year-over-year, from $404,191 to $409,619.

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Included Areas

Chicago: 60643, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653, 60654, 60655, 60656

Loop: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606

Near West Side: 60607, 60612

Near North Side: 60610, 60611

Uptown: 60613, 60640

South Deering: 60617, 60633

West Town: 60622, 60642

Roseland: 60628

Portage Park: 60641

Belmont Cragin: 60639

Clearing: 60638

Woodlawn: 60637

West Englewood: 60636

Dunning: 60634

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 84  ·  Population: 2,705,664  ·  Median household income: $73,537

Typical home value: $335,653  ·  Homeownership rate: 47.1%

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