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EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lake County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
28
⇧ 40% vs 20 last year
Pending
6
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$184,900
⇩ 0.7% vs $186,200 last year
Average Price
$178,300
⇩ 0.3% vs $178,820 last year
Days on Market
61
⇩ 10.3% vs 68 days last year

Market Context

Population: 26,363  ·  Density: 725.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $39,434

Typical home value: $84,899  ·  Homeownership: 43.8%

Market Analysis

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

The EAST CHICAGO, IN real estate market (46312) currently shows 28 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 61 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 61 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.7% year-over-year, from $186,200 to $184,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 28 this year vs 20 last year
  • Days on market: 61 now vs 68 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $184,900 (-0.7% YoY)
  • Average: $178,300 (-0.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.6 miles — 944 listings ($181,521,223 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
46312East Chicago, IN 463120.0 mi28$4,992,400$184,900$178,300
46394Whiting, IN 463943.3 mi32$8,589,696$249,999$268,428
46406Gary, IN 464063.9 mi26$4,045,730$170,000$155,605
46324Hammond, IN 463245.0 mi39$7,980,414$197,450$204,626
60633Chicago, IL 606335.6 mi39$9,000,693$225,500$230,787
46402Gary, IN 464026.8 mi31$3,810,582$127,000$122,922
60617Chicago, IL 606177.0 mi201$44,808,126$219,950$222,926
60438Lansing, IL 604387.5 mi144$30,962,160$211,000$215,015
46407Gary, IN 464078.0 mi56$4,764,536$66,500$85,081
46408Gary, IN 464088.3 mi52$8,174,556$165,000$157,203
60628Chicago, IL 606289.0 mi243$46,676,169$187,450$192,083
60476Thornton, IL 604769.5 mi11$2,874,443$257,400$261,313
46409Gary, IN 464099.6 mi42$4,841,718$125,000$115,279

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312?

As of January 2026, there are 28 active listings in EAST CHICAGO, IN (zip code 46312), compared to 20 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312?

The median listing price in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 is $184,900 as of January 2026, a 0.7% decrease from $186,200 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in EAST CHICAGO, IN?

Homes in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 spend an average of 61 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 61 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in EAST CHICAGO, IN?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 save an estimated $3,698 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $184,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.