Is Crystal Lake, IL 60014 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Crystal Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Crystal Lake, IL 60014 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 184 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 48%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $374,838. Overall, Crystal Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within McHenry County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Crystal Lake ranks #125 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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.