Is Chicago, IL 60652 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chicago housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Chicago, IL 60652 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 62 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 48%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $312,365. Overall, Chicago is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Cook County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Chicago ranks #238 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 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.