Active Listings
6,168
⇩ 14.5% vs 7,211 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Chicago, IL real estate market currently shows 6,168 active listings, with 2,997 pending sales. Homes are averaging 34.1 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1,043 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 34.1 days on market compared to 34.3 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.9% year-over-year, from $430,427 to $447,014.
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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: 60643, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60649, 60651, 60652, 60653, 60654, 60655, 60656
New East Side: 60601
Jewelers Row: 60603
Near South Side: 60605
Heart of Chicago: 60608
New City: 60609
Near North Side: 60610
Streeterville: 60611
Uptown Square: 60613
Ranch Triangle: 60614
Hyde Park: 60615