The Illinois housing market continues to evolve. Here's a comprehensive look at current market conditions based on live MLS data, including inventory levels, pricing trends, and geographic distribution.
19,379
Active Listings
$528,745
Average Price
$25,000
Lowest Price
$9,995,000
Highest Price
Price Distribution
Under $100K
4.5%
$100K – $250K21.8%
4,228
$250K – $500K41.2%
7,988
$500K – $1M21.6%
4,194
$1M+8.8%
1,702
Top 10 Cities by Inventory
| City | Listings | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3,927 | $634,298 |
| Naperville | 372 | $864,361 |
| Plainfield | 359 | $526,433 |
| Aurora | 323 | $439,018 |
| Joliet | 206 | $347,306 |
| Champaign | 189 | $394,100 |
| Oswego | 185 | $520,091 |
| Elgin | 158 | $454,896 |
| Schaumburg | 157 | $451,582 |
| Oak Lawn | 156 | $295,262 |
Inventory by Property Type
Single Family
13,306avg. $559,797
Condo
2,549avg. $399,470
Ranch
2,417avg. $395,243
Townhouse
1,863avg. $427,579
Bungalow
504avg. $312,435
Colonial
314avg. $830,761
Bedroom Distribution
1
bed
961
2
beds
4,361
3
beds
7,539
4
beds
4,690
5
beds
1,342
6
beds
300
7
beds
64
8
beds
11
Summary
As of August 2026, the Illinois housing market has 19,379 active listings with an average price of $528,745. The market offers options across all price ranges, from starter homes under $100K to luxury properties over $1M.
For city-specific market data, visit any city's market report page, for example, the Chicago Market Report.