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Illinois 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, Illinois saw 145,474 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $281,000, with a median AVM value of $310,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 73,015 involuntary liens on 55,032 properties, 21,201 in pre-foreclosure, and 2,780,316 properties with more than 50% equity in Illinois. The market also includes 1,463,021 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
3,843,434
Total Home Sales
145,474 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$281,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
27.39%
Current Pre-foreclosures
21,201
% of Properties in Distress
0.55%
Total Involuntary Liens
73,015
% of High Equity Homes
72.34%
Illinois Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in Illinois based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Kenilworth ($2,048,000), Winnetka ($1,772,000), 60043 ($2,048,000), and 60022 ($1,646,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across Illinois. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.