Is West Chicago, IL 60185 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

West Chicago is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 58% 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 score80/ 100

More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #76 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 supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list58.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market47Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$228▲ +5.1% vs. last year

The West Chicago housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in West Chicago, IL 60185 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (57% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $414,821. Overall, West Chicago is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within DuPage County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, West Chicago ranks #76 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 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) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Addison 60101Seller’s market $233 /sq ftAurora 60502Seller’s market $225 /sq ftAurora 60504Seller’s market $219 /sq ftBartlett 60103Seller’s market $232 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about West Chicago real estate

Is West Chicago a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in West Chicago, IL 60185 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 West Chicago?

The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in West Chicago sell over asking?

58% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in West Chicago?

About 2.05% of a home’s value a year in DuPage County, or roughly $8,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in West Chicago?

The median sale price was $414,821 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.

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