Active Listings
11,508
⇩ 1.1% vs 11,634 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Cook County, IL real estate market currently shows 11,508 active listings, with 4,989 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 126 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 40 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.1% year-over-year, from $317,350 to $314,000.
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Population: 5,234,701 · Density: 4,238.0/mi² · Median household income: $82,247
Typical home value: $327,243 · Homeownership: 59%
Chicago: 60626, 60628, 60629, 60630, 60631, 60632, 60633, 60634, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60639
Palatine: 60038, 60055, 60067, 60074, 60078, 60094, 60095
Schaumburg: 60159, 60168, 60173, 60193, 60194, 60195, 60196
Loop: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606
Evanston: 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60208
Des Plaines: 60016, 60017, 60018, 60019
Oak Park: 60301, 60302, 60303, 60304
Hoffman Estates: 60169, 60179, 60192
Melrose Park: 60160, 60161, 60164
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.