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Cook County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Cook County saw 43,792 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $370,000, with a median AVM value of $385,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 30,968 involuntary liens on 21,882 properties, 9,186 in pre-foreclosure, and 848,152 properties with more than 50% equity in Cook County. The market also includes 324,100 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
1,195,639
Total Home Sales
43,091 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$370,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
31.32%
Current Pre-foreclosures
9,186
% of Properties in Distress
0.77%
Total Involuntary Liens
30,968
% of High Equity Homes
70.94%
Markets Nearby Cook County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Cook County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Kenilworth ($2,033,000), Winnetka ($1,789,000), 60043 ($2,033,000), and 60022 ($1,665,500), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.