Is Crystal Lake, IL 60012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Crystal Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Crystal Lake, IL 60012 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $468,797. Overall, Crystal Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within McHenry County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Crystal Lake ranks #256 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Union 60180 (0% sold over asking) or Richmond 60071 (8% sold over asking), while Ringwood 60072 (100% sold over asking) and Hebron 60034 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.