Active Listings
1,421
⇩ 4.6% vs 1,490 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake County, IL real estate market currently shows 1,421 active listings, with 767 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 69 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 38 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.5% year-over-year, from $434,725 to $449,950.
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Population: 701,078 · Density: 935.4/mi² · Median household income: $110,500
Typical home value: $324,121 · Homeownership: 72.3%
Antioch: 60002
Buffalo Grove: 60089
Deerfield: 60015
Fort Sheridan: 60037
Fox Lake: 60020
Grayslake: 60030
Great Lakes: 60088
Gurnee: 60031
Highland Park: 60035
Highwood: 60040
Ingleside: 60041
Island Lake: 60042
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.