Cook County home values are up compared with last year, with the typical home value rising about 7 percent year over year. Median list prices are also higher than a year ago, gaining just over 4 percent. At the same time, homes sold and pending sales are both down from last year, pointing to slightly softer demand.
In the latest monthly snapshot for September 2026, the typical home value is around $374,000 and the median list price is close behind at about $370,000. Inventory stands at just over 19,000 active listings, and with 3.3 months of supply, conditions lean toward sellers, though less tightly than earlier in the year.
Market pace is moderate, with homes taking a median of 53 days to go under contract and about 41 percent going off the market in two weeks. Roughly 38 percent of recent sales closed above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio is essentially at 100 percent, showing sellers who price well still achieve near their asking price. Compared with the broader Illinois market, Cook County’s typical home value runs noticeably higher, while inventory has tightened slightly year over year even as the state’s has grown. Whether buyers are navigating these shifts or sellers are trying to time their listing, Agent Pronto can connect them with a local agent who understands today’s Cook County market dynamics.
