Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026
Key Takeaways Cook County home prices surged nearly 9% year over year in July—triple the national rate of 3%—as shrinking inventory fueled intense competition. The median sale price reached $396,338, up 8.6% year over year, while active listings fell 3% and nearly half of homes sold above asking. Na
How Competitive is the Lincoln Square, IL Housing Market?
Lincoln Square, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 65% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026—up 13 percentage points from a year ago. The National Picture U.S. homes sold above asking at a 24.6% clip in June 2026. In Lincoln Square,
How Competitive is the South Loop, IL Housing Market?
South Loop, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 53% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, and the typical home sold in just 55 days. The National Picture The national sold-above rate sits at 24.6% with a 50-day median time on market
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