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EVANSTON, IL 60201

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cook County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60201

Central Street (Central Street Neighbors Association) · Downtown (Downtown Evanston) · Lakeshore (Lakeshore Historic District) · Mather (Mather Neighbors) · Northeast (Northeast Historic District) · Northwestern (Northwestern Neighbors) · Ridge (Ridge Historic District) · Southeast Evanston (Southeast)

Market Analysis

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

The EVANSTON, IL real estate market (60201) currently shows 100 active listings, with 49 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 37 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 16.2% year-over-year, from $427,500 to $496,875.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 43,122  ·  Density: 3,690.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $89,032

Typical home value: $559,666  ·  Homeownership: 55.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
100
⇧ 5.3% vs 95 last year
Pending
49
49% pending ratio
Median Price
$496,875
⇧ 16.2% vs $427,500 last year
Average Price
$694,107
⇩ 11.7% vs $786,373 last year
Days on Market
37
⇧ 15.6% vs 32 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$347
⇩ 1.1% vs $351/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,597 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 100 this year vs 95 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 32 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $496,875 (+16.2% YoY)
  • Average: $694,107 (-11.7% 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 7.6 miles — 778 listings ($591,912,288 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60201Evanston, IL 602010.0 mi74$45,612,342$399,900$616,383
60202Evanston, IL 602021.9 mi54$32,750,622$420,925$606,493
60076Skokie, IL 600762.2 mi50$25,677,250$500,500$513,545
60077Skokie, IL 600773.3 mi51$27,473,445$439,500$538,695
60626Chicago, IL 606263.6 mi65$20,385,170$250,350$313,618
60093Winnetka, IL 600934.5 mi41$108,287,847$2,145,000$2,641,167
60053Morton Grove, IL 600534.8 mi65$33,220,265$479,900$511,081
60646Chicago, IL 606465.4 mi40$25,964,480$572,000$649,112
60025Glenview, IL 600256.0 mi79$79,191,733$597,475$1,002,427
60714Niles, IL 607146.1 mi54$23,390,424$406,150$433,156
60630Chicago, IL 606306.6 mi50$22,942,300$454,700$458,846
60631Chicago, IL 606317.3 mi33$17,807,064$489,900$539,608
60618Chicago, IL 606187.6 mi122$129,209,346$741,250$1,059,093

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EVANSTON, IL 60201?

As of September 2026, there are 100 active listings in EVANSTON, IL (zip code 60201), compared to 95 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EVANSTON, IL 60201?

The median listing price in EVANSTON, IL 60201 is $496,875 as of September 2026, a 16.2% increase from $427,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in EVANSTON, IL 60201 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 32 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EVANSTON, IL 60201?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, EVANSTON, IL 60201 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 37 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

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