Active Listings
5,334
⇩ 9.3% vs 5,879 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Chicago, IL real estate market currently shows 5,334 active listings, with 2,307 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39.4 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 545 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 39.4 days on market compared to 44 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 6% year-over-year, from $412,435 to $436,991.
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Population: 2,705,664 · Density: 6,411.9/mi² · Median household income: $73,537
Typical home value: $335,653 · Homeownership: 47.1%
Chicago: 60626, 60628, 60629, 60630, 60631, 60632, 60633, 60634, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60639
Loop: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606
Near South Side: 60605
Lower West Side: 60608
New City: 60609
Uptown: 60613
Lincoln Park: 60614
Hyde Park: 60615
Douglas: 60616
South Deering: 60617
Irving Park: 60618
Chatham: 60619