If you're looking to buy a home in Illinois, knowing where the inventory is concentrated can help you find more options and better deals. We analyzed current MLS data to rank the top cities by number of active listings.
Top 10 Cities by Active Listings
| Rank | City | Active Listings | Avg. Price | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chicago | 3,928 | $634,298 | 20.3% |
| #2 | Naperville | 372 | $864,361 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Plainfield | 359 | $526,433 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Aurora | 323 | $439,018 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Joliet | 206 | $347,306 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Champaign | 189 | $394,100 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Oswego | 185 | $520,091 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Elgin | 158 | $454,896 | 0.8% |
| #9 | Schaumburg | 157 | $451,582 | 0.8% |
| #10 | Oak Lawn | 156 | $295,262 | 0.8% |
Key Takeaways
- •Chicago leads with 3,928 active listings, making it the largest market in Illinois by volume.
- •The top 10 cities account for 6,033 listings, 31% of the 19,379 active homes for sale we track in Illinois.
- •Average prices vary widely, from $295,262 to $864,361, showing the diversity of Illinois real estate.
How to Use This Data
Cities with more active listings generally offer buyers more choices and potentially more negotiating power. If you're flexible on location, exploring cities beyond the top 3 can reveal hidden opportunities with lower competition.
Click on any city name above to view all current listings in that area, or visit our properties page to search across all Illinois cities.