Chicagoland home prices are still climbing. In Cook County, the median sales price for single family and 2 to 4 unit homes reached $375,000 for the 12 months ending September 2026, up 6.4% from a year earlier.
Cook County median sales prices, October 2026 update
| Median sales price | 12 months to Sept 2025 | 12 months to Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | $352,500 | $375,000 | +6.4% |
| DuPage County (single family only) | $413,000 | $437,000 | +5.8% |
| Entire MRED area | $327,500 | $350,000 | +6.9% |
Cook County and MRED area figures cover single family and 2 to 4 unit homes, new construction and resale. The DuPage County figure covers single family homes only. Each figure covers 12 months of sales, which smooths out month to month swings.
Average market time
| Average days on market | 12 months to Sept 2025 | 12 months to Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 52 days | 51 days | 1 day faster |
| DuPage County (single family only) | 33 days | 34 days | 1 day slower |
| Entire MRED area | 45 days | 46 days | 1 day slower |
Homes are selling at about the same pace as last year. In Cook County, a typical home spends a little under two months on the market. DuPage County single family homes sell faster, in about a month.
Closed sales
| Homes sold | 12 months to Sept 2025 | 12 months to Sept 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 52,694 | 51,851 | -1.6% |
| DuPage County (single family only) | 10,174 | 10,114 | -0.6% |
| Entire MRED area | 118,049 | 115,743 | -2.0% |
Slightly fewer homes sold than a year ago, even as prices rose.
What this means for you
Selling? Rising prices mean your home may be worth more than you think. Get your free home value estimate.
Buying? Prices are rising steadily, so knowing your budget and acting with a plan matters. Get homes sent to me or book a 15 minute call.
Source: MRED via InfoSparks, data as of October 29, 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Updated monthly.
