Is Chicago, IL 60603 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chicago housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Chicago, IL 60603 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 100 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (144 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $323,860. Overall, Chicago is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cook County, homes here sell more slowly than in 98% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 74%.

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.