Illinois Real Estate Market in 2022: Forecasts + Trends

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May 1st, 2023
Updated May 1st, 2023

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Illinois real estate trends (May 2022)

How is the real estate market in Illinois?
🏠 Average home value: $236,049
📈 0.77% home value increase month over month
💰 Median sale price: $237,600
⏳ 44 days on the market
🔑 Homes on the market: 16,436
📆 1.1 months of housing inventory
🏦 30-year mortgage rate: 5.57000%
💵 Average income: #N/A
State of the market: B-
Homes in Illinois are still selling quickly — but the surge of inventory and the stagnating value of homes is pointing to its market cooling down.
*Data last updated May 2022

From the shores of the Great Lakes to the flat fields of corn and soybeans, Illinois offers a classic Midwestern landscape. The Prairie State also has some serious range, from small towns and rural farmland to the sprawling metropolis of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

Visitors and residents alike can explore the state's impressive 309 state parks, energetic sports culture, and world-class cultural events.

If you're thinking of buying or selling in Illinois, these Illinois housing predictions and stats can help you make an informed decision.

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Selling a home in Illinois

Illinois real estate market forecast for sellers
⏰ Homes are selling 9 days slower than the annual average
💰 Homes are selling for $289 less than the annual average
💸 Average listing commission: 2.68%
💸 Average buyer's commission: 2.56%

How to sell a home in Illinois

Cost to sell a home in Illinois

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Buying a home in Illinois

How much home you can buy with $300,000 in...
🏠 Chicago: 1,554 sq ft
🏡 Rockford: 2,885 sq ft
🏡 Springfield: 1,408 sq ft
🏠 Peoria: 3,488 sq ft

Investing in Illinois real estate

Best of Illinois

💡 Did you know…

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Each month, we compare locations in Illinois based on different criteria. This month, we're looking at levels of happiness and ranking the best counties in the state.

Happiest Counties in Illinois
1. DuPage County
2. Will County
3. Lake County
4. McHenry County
5. Grundy County

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Worst of Illinois

Each month, we compare locations in Illinois based on a different criteria. This month we're looking at levels of happiness data. These are the counties that ranked the worst in the state.

Least Happy Counties in Illinois
1. Alexander County
2. Franklin County
3. Pulaski County
4. Saline County
5. Lawrence County

Illinois resources

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois real estate

Yes, Illinois is a good state to invest in, especially in bigger cities like Chicago. But if you want to maximize your investment, you will need to find the best neighborhood to buy in and come up with a property management plan. To learn more, read our real estate investing guide.

Now is not the best time to purchase a house in Illinois as listing prices are high and there are few properties on the market. If you’re still planning on buying a home, then you’ll need to work with a top real estate agent to help you land a decent deal.

Methodology

Clever's analysis of state market trends is based on local data from Zillow, realtor.com, Redfin, Bankrate, the U.S. Census, and Clever surveys. Our team of over 20 real estate analysts from across the country research local markets and data to compile our "Best" and "Worst" rankings.

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