Is Elmhurst, IL 60126 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Elmhurst housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Elmhurst, IL 60126 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 197 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (39% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $679,706. Overall, Elmhurst is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within DuPage County, homes here sell more slowly than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Elmhurst ranks #192 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wayne 60184 (20% sold over asking) or Oak Brook 60523 (23% sold over asking), while Medinah 60157 (80% sold over asking) and Villa Park 60181 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.