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WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
52
⇩ 8.8% vs 57 last year
Pending
23
44% pending ratio
Median Price
$249,000
⇧ 10.2% vs $225,950 last year
Average Price
$266,722
⇧ 8.3% vs $246,242 last year
Days on Market
49
⇧ 25.6% vs 39 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The WAUKEGAN, IL real estate market (60085) currently shows 52 active listings, with 23 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.2% year-over-year, from $225,950 to $249,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 52 this year vs 57 last year
  • Days on market: 49 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $249,000 (+10.2% YoY)
  • Average: $266,722 (+8.3% 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 14.3 miles — 623 listings ($481,202,865 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60085Waukegan, IL 600850.0 mi52$13,869,544$249,000$266,722
60087Waukegan, IL 600873.4 mi28$7,609,980$270,633$271,785
60044Lake Bluff, IL 600444.9 mi20$29,229,440$1,245,000$1,461,472
60083Wadsworth, IL 600837.1 mi24$22,451,592$526,950$935,483
60045Lake Forest, IL 600458.1 mi62$187,589,866$1,950,000$3,025,643
60030Grayslake, IL 600309.3 mi63$24,964,569$347,450$396,263
60040Highwood, IL 6004010.6 mi2$1,149,900$574,950$574,950
60046Lake Villa, IL 6004610.9 mi55$27,236,055$395,950$495,201
53158Pleasant Prairie, WI 5315811.8 mi36$21,871,008$536,400$607,528
60073Round Lake, IL 6007312.3 mi105$28,310,835$249,999$269,627
53142Kenosha, WI 5314213.6 mi36$12,241,404$309,450$340,039
60047Lake Zurich, IL 6004714.0 mi112$97,679,008$836,450$872,134
53143Kenosha, WI 5314314.3 mi28$6,999,664$252,450$249,988

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 52 active listings in WAUKEGAN, IL (zip code 60085), compared to 57 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 is $249,000 as of January 2026, a 10.2% increase from $225,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 spend an average of 49 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 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 January 2026, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WAUKEGAN, IL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 save an estimated $4,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $249,000. 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.