Active Listings
5,998
⇩ 16% vs 7,143 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Chicago, IL real estate market currently shows 5,998 active listings, with 2,709 pending sales. Homes are averaging 36.4 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1,145 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 36.4 days on market compared to 39.6 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 1% year-over-year, from $427,386 to $431,685.
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Population: 2,705,664 · Density: 6,411.9/mi² · Median household income: $73,537
Typical home value: $335,653 · Homeownership: 47.1%
Chicago: 60604, 60621, 60624, 60628, 60632, 60638, 60642, 60643, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647
New East Side: 60601
Jewelers Row: 60603
Near South Side: 60605
Greektown: 60607
Heart of Chicago: 60608
New City: 60609
Near North Side: 60610
Streeterville: 60611
West Haven: 60612
Buena Park: 60613
Ranch Triangle: 60614
East Hyde Park: 60615