Is Wilmette, IL 60091 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Wilmette is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 64% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score91/ 100

More competitive than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #14 of 464 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list64.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list105.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market30Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$457▲ +15.4% vs. last year

The Wilmette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in Wilmette, IL 60091 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 127 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 56%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $1,209,477. Overall, Wilmette is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cook County, homes here sell faster than in 99% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Wilmette ranks #14 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 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.

Nearby markets

Alsip 60803Seller’s market $202 /sq ftArlington Heights 60004Seller’s market $280 /sq ftArlington Heights 60005Seller’s market $261 /sq ftBarrington 60010Seller’s market $255 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Wilmette real estate

Is Wilmette a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Wilmette, IL 60091 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Wilmette?

The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wilmette sell over asking?

64% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Wilmette?

About 1.91% of a home’s value a year in Cook County, or roughly $7,640 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Wilmette?

The median sale price was $1,209,477 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $457 per square foot.

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