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CHICAGO, IL 60616

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
124
⇧ 6.9% vs 116 last year
Pending
35
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$370,000
⇧ 10.1% vs $336,000 last year
Average Price
$395,114
⇩ 6.5% vs $422,773 last year
Days on Market
64
vs 64 days last year

Market Context

Population: 52,707  ·  Density: 5,355.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $72,326

Typical home value: $394,510  ·  Homeownership: 37.9%

Market Analysis

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

The CHICAGO, IL real estate market (60616) currently shows 124 active listings, with 35 pending sales. Homes are averaging 64 days on the market before going under contract.

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

The median listing price has risen 10.1% year-over-year, from $336,000 to $370,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 124 this year vs 116 last year
  • Days on market: 64 now vs 64 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $370,000 (+10.1% YoY)
  • Average: $395,114 (-6.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 5.5 miles — 1,270 listings ($1,073,569,939 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60616Chicago, IL 606160.0 mi124$48,994,136$370,000$395,114
60653Chicago, IL 606532.0 mi63$26,344,269$362,500$418,163
60604Chicago, IL 606042.3 mi4$2,118,000$487,000$529,500
60603Chicago, IL 606032.4 mi20$11,488,000$575,000$574,400
60602Chicago, IL 606022.6 mi18$14,683,698$750,000$815,761
60661Chicago, IL 606612.8 mi38$17,496,264$437,000$460,428
60615Chicago, IL 606153.2 mi125$44,035,625$285,000$352,285
60611Chicago, IL 606113.5 mi414$469,790,640$690,000$1,134,760
60610Chicago, IL 606104.1 mi155$189,168,045$520,000$1,220,439
60637Chicago, IL 606374.6 mi115$40,344,070$279,500$350,818
60621Chicago, IL 606214.8 mi48$8,814,096$175,000$183,627
60632Chicago, IL 606325.0 mi40$14,176,600$365,000$354,415
60614Chicago, IL 606145.5 mi106$186,116,496$895,000$1,755,816

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICAGO, IL 60616?

As of January 2026, there are 124 active listings in CHICAGO, IL (zip code 60616), compared to 116 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICAGO, IL 60616?

The median listing price in CHICAGO, IL 60616 is $370,000 as of January 2026, a 10.1% increase from $336,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHICAGO, IL 60616 spend an average of 64 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 64 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHICAGO, IL 60616?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CHICAGO, IL 60616 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHICAGO, IL 60616 save an estimated $7,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $370,000. 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.