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WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lake County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60085

North Waukegan · Pleasant Hill · The North Harbor · The North Lakefront · The South Lakefront · Waukegan Downtown (Downtown) · Waukegan Harbor · Waukegan Marina

Market Analysis

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

The WAUKEGAN, IL real estate market (60085) currently shows 65 active listings, with 34 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.7% year-over-year, from $251,700 to $250,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 71,465  ·  Density: 1,866.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,843

Typical home value: $148,479  ·  Homeownership: 44.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
65
⇩ 5.8% vs 69 last year
Pending
34
52% pending ratio
Median Price
$250,000
⇩ 0.7% vs $251,700 last year
Average Price
$250,774
⇩ 3.5% vs $260,003 last year
Days on Market
35
⇩ 12.5% vs 40 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$191
⇧ 2.1% vs $187/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,460 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 65 this year vs 69 last year
  • Days on market: 35 now vs 40 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $250,000 (-0.7% YoY)
  • Average: $250,774 (-3.5% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 14.3 miles — 674 listings ($512,926,394 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60085Waukegan, IL 600850.0 mi42$11,587,926$257,275$275,903
60087Waukegan, IL 600873.4 mi33$8,385,861$242,500$254,117
60044Lake Bluff, IL 600444.9 mi27$42,719,724$1,148,500$1,582,212
60083Wadsworth, IL 600837.1 mi23$21,417,922$532,975$931,214
60045Lake Forest, IL 600458.1 mi66$185,495,310$1,949,375$2,810,535
60030Grayslake, IL 600309.3 mi66$26,088,150$344,250$395,275
60040Highwood, IL 6004010.6 mi5$2,688,835$462,500$537,767
60046Lake Villa, IL 6004610.9 mi62$25,459,618$389,375$410,639
53158Pleasant Prairie, WI 5315811.8 mi36$21,810,708$561,175$605,853
60073Round Lake, IL 6007312.3 mi113$32,463,431$263,000$287,287
53142Kenosha, WI 5314213.6 mi48$15,328,608$288,700$319,346
60047Lake Zurich, IL 6004714.0 mi126$112,419,720$829,925$892,220
53143Kenosha, WI 5314314.3 mi27$7,060,581$257,500$261,503

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085?

As of September 2026, there are 65 active listings in WAUKEGAN, IL (zip code 60085), compared to 69 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085?

The median listing price in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 is $250,000 as of September 2026, a 0.7% decrease from $251,700 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WAUKEGAN, IL?

Homes in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 spend an average of 35 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 40 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

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