Chicago IL
21K active listings out of 1.12M total properties we track across 211 Chicago ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 21K currently-active listings in Chicago, IL. Full dataset covers 1.12M properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
ZIP codes in Chicago
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Nearby cities
Other Illinois cities within driving distance.
Get Chicago, IL data in your app
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/city/chicago-il
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"city": "chicago-il",
"total_tracked": 1120519,
"active": 20811,
"median_list": 350000
}Chicago, IL real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 1,120,519 homes in Chicago, IL, with 20,811 active for sale at a median list price of $350,000 (~$266/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 46% of homes predate 1940.
- Median list price
- $350,000
- Median $/sq ft
- $266
- Active listings
- 20,811
- Median sale price
- $390,000 (-3% YoY)
- Properties tracked
- 1,120,519
Frequently asked: Chicago, IL real estate
What is the median home price in Chicago?
The median list price in Chicago, IL is $350,000 (about $266 per square foot), based on 20,811 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.
What price range are homes in Chicago?
Active listings in Chicago, IL concentrate in: 41% under $300k and 27% $300k–$500k.
Are home prices in Chicago going up or down?
The median sale price is $390,000, down 3% year over year. Straply tracked 20,575 sales here over the past 12 months.
How many homes are for sale in Chicago?
Straply is tracking 20,811 active listings in Chicago, IL out of 1,120,519 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in Chicago?
Most homes in Chicago, IL were built in the 1920s. About 25% were built after 1980, while 46% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2026.
What types of homes are in Chicago?
Chicago, IL is mostly condos (38% of listings). Also common: single-family homes 30%, multi-family homes 18%.
How many bedrooms do homes in Chicago typically have?
The most common size in Chicago, IL is 3 bd.
What are the most active ZIP codes in Chicago?
The ZIP codes with the most active listings in Chicago, IL are 60657, 60614, 60647, 60618, 60613.
What areas are near Chicago?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn, Forest Park.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.