Is Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Winthrop Harbor housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (38% then), homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $313,115. Overall, Winthrop Harbor is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lake County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Winthrop Harbor ranks #263 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fox Lake 60020 (26% sold over asking) or Highwood 60040 (33% sold over asking), while North Chicago 60064 (58% sold over asking) and Zion 60099 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.