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CHICAGO, IL 60612

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60612

Claremont Cottages · East Garfield Park · Humboldt Park · Maplewood Courts · Medical Village · Near West Side · Tri-taylor · Ukrainian Village · United Center · University Village · West Town

Market Analysis

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

The CHICAGO, IL real estate market (60612) currently shows 69 active listings, with 28 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 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 20.1% year-over-year, from $493,000 to $393,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 34,459  ·  Density: 3,577.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,858

Typical home value: $340,537  ·  Homeownership: 32.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇩ 11.5% vs 78 last year
Pending
28
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$393,750
⇩ 20.1% vs $493,000 last year
Average Price
$519,242
⇩ 24.4% vs $686,872 last year
Days on Market
35
⇩ 12.5% vs 40 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$251
⇩ 22.5% vs $324/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,589 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 69 this year vs 78 last year
  • Days on market: 35 now vs 40 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $393,750 (-20.1% YoY)
  • Average: $519,242 (-24.4% 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 4.6 miles — 1,215 listings ($1,112,304,840 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60612Chicago, IL 606120.0 mi74$47,823,018$452,000$646,257
60624Chicago, IL 606241.8 mi23$6,642,699$247,075$288,813
60642Chicago, IL 606422.1 mi77$73,389,008$853,125$953,104
60608Chicago, IL 606082.3 mi75$31,844,775$367,498$424,597
60623Chicago, IL 606232.7 mi17$5,163,801$323,675$303,753
60647Chicago, IL 606472.9 mi85$81,984,370$749,450$964,522
60602Chicago, IL 606023.0 mi22$17,019,706$746,625$773,623
60603Chicago, IL 606033.1 mi26$15,804,464$595,000$607,864
60601Chicago, IL 606013.4 mi119$153,637,449$792,000$1,291,071
60644Chicago, IL 606443.6 mi36$11,090,772$352,450$308,077
60611Chicago, IL 606113.7 mi442$498,674,566$682,500$1,128,223
60657Chicago, IL 606574.4 mi152$148,752,064$568,750$978,632
60804Cicero, IL 608044.6 mi67$20,478,148$301,950$305,644

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICAGO, IL 60612?

As of September 2026, there are 69 active listings in CHICAGO, IL (zip code 60612), compared to 78 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICAGO, IL 60612?

The median listing price in CHICAGO, IL 60612 is $393,750 as of September 2026, a 20.1% decrease from $493,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHICAGO, IL 60612 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 CHICAGO, IL 60612?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHICAGO, IL 60612 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

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

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