Is Skokie, IL 60076 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Skokie housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Skokie, IL 60076 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 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 87 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $499,784. Overall, Skokie is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Cook County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Skokie ranks #232 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thornton 60476 (14% sold over asking) or Chicago 60604 (17% sold over asking), while Golf 60029 (100% sold over asking) and Berkeley 60163 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.