100 cities with year-over-year price appreciation
+96.9%
Top Growth
+30.0%
Avg Appreciation
| # | City | YoY Change | Median Price | Days on Market | Months Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | +96.9% | $189K | 59 days | 2.3 mo |
| 2 | Salem | +87.6% | $112K | 67 days | 1.9 mo |
| 3 | Sandwich | +84.4% | $415K | 50 days | 2.2 mo |
| 4 | Elmwood Park | +80.9% | $344K | 56 days | 2.8 mo |
| 5 | Swansea | +77.9% | $285K | 49 days | 7.3 mo |
| 6 | Wood River | +54.3% | $135K | 21 days | 0.7 mo |
| 7 | Marion | +54.1% | $225K | 104 days | 2.7 mo |
| 8 | Lincolnshire | +49.0% | $760K | 90 days | 2.2 mo |
| 9 | Worth | +48.4% | $340K | 60 days | 2.6 mo |
| 10 | Wilmington | +48.0% | $265K | 40 days | 2.2 mo |
| 11 | Riverside | +47.6% | $535K | 37 days | 1.4 mo |
| 12 | South Jacksonville | +47.5% | $148K | 42 days | 0.9 mo |
| 13 | Round Lake Park | +47.0% | $309K | 57 days | 4.3 mo |
| 14 | La Grange | +46.9% | $675K | 41 days | 1.1 mo |
| 15 | Blue Island | +45.7% | $255K | 61 days | 3.7 mo |
| 16 | Barrington | +45.6% | $600K | 64 days | 1.7 mo |
| 17 | Monee | +45.6% | $328K | 75 days | 3.6 mo |
| 18 | Jacksonville | +45.1% | $126K | 64 days | 1.8 mo |
| 19 | Johnsburg | +44.6% | $472K | 108 days | 3.0 mo |
| 20 | Lisle | +44.3% | $422K | 56 days | 1.5 mo |
| 21 | Rantoul | +43.7% | $159K | 44 days | 2.1 mo |
| 22 | Granite City | +43.2% | $138K | 51 days | 2.9 mo |
| 23 | Streator | +41.0% | $141K | 58 days | 2.2 mo |
| 24 | Glenview | +40.7% | $800K | 52 days | 1.8 mo |
| 25 | Montgomery | +39.7% | $385K | 49 days | 2.3 mo |
| 26 | Pingree Grove | +39.5% | $403K | 109 days | 1.5 mo |
| 27 | Glencoe | +38.7% | $1.64M | 25 days | 2.3 mo |
| 28 | Mattoon | +38.0% | $126K | 39 days | 2.6 mo |
| 29 | Manhattan | +38.0% | $405K | 55 days | 2.3 mo |
| 30 | North Aurora | +36.7% | $440K | 65 days | 1.7 mo |
| 31 | Herrin | +36.2% | $138K | 110 days | 4.4 mo |
| 32 | South Beloit | +35.3% | $285K | 14 days | 0.7 mo |
| 33 | Maywood | +33.9% | $320K | 61 days | 3.6 mo |
| 34 | Washington | +33.4% | $304K | 10 days | 0.7 mo |
| 35 | East Peoria | +33.3% | $180K | 11 days | 1.0 mo |
| 36 | Glen Carbon | +32.8% | $395K | 31 days | 5.8 mo |
| 37 | Monticello | +31.4% | $319K | 46 days | 2.0 mo |
| 38 | Silvis | +31.2% | $180K | 47 days | 1.4 mo |
| 39 | Bridgeview | +30.9% | $293K | 87 days | 2.1 mo |
| 40 | Lemont | +30.0% | $556K | 78 days | 2.6 mo |
| 41 | Norridge | +30.0% | $400K | 37 days | 2.3 mo |
| 42 | Wheaton | +29.6% | $440K | 47 days | 1.1 mo |
| 43 | Edwardsville | +29.4% | $330K | 51 days | 2.3 mo |
| 44 | Fox Lake | +28.0% | $263K | 73 days | 3.7 mo |
| 45 | Schiller Park | +28.0% | $420K | 96 days | 2.4 mo |
| 46 | Sauk Village | +27.4% | $172K | 69 days | 5.9 mo |
| 47 | Morton | +27.2% | $284K | 3 days | 0.5 mo |
| 48 | Round Lake Beach | +26.7% | $230K | 65 days | 1.7 mo |
| 49 | South Elgin | +26.6% | $355K | 54 days | 2.1 mo |
| 50 | Machesney Park | +24.6% | $252K | 23 days | 1.0 mo |
| 51 | Morton Grove | +23.7% | $470K | 91 days | 2.8 mo |
| 52 | Lake Zurich | +23.3% | $420K | 77 days | 2.8 mo |
| 53 | Hickory Hills | +23.2% | $361K | 70 days | 1.4 mo |
| 54 | Bourbonnais | +22.8% | $310K | 44 days | 1.9 mo |
| 55 | Caseyville | +22.8% | $187K | 60 days | 2.1 mo |
| 56 | Genoa | +22.2% | $275K | 67 days | 4.0 mo |
| 57 | Forest Park | +22.2% | $351K | 39 days | 2.0 mo |
| 58 | Woodridge | +21.4% | $425K | 70 days | 2.1 mo |
| 59 | Burbank | +21.1% | $345K | 85 days | 2.8 mo |
| 60 | Cary | +20.8% | $398K | 59 days | 1.7 mo |
| 61 | Bradley | +20.6% | $215K | 46 days | 1.9 mo |
| 62 | Markham | +20.6% | $172K | 63 days | 3.5 mo |
| 63 | Mokena | +20.0% | $435K | 43 days | 1.5 mo |
| 64 | Downers Grove | +20.0% | $465K | 50 days | 2.3 mo |
| 65 | Lombard | +19.9% | $385K | 55 days | 1.8 mo |
| 66 | Kankakee | +19.9% | $182K | 78 days | 3.3 mo |
| 67 | Country Club Hills | +19.9% | $235K | 76 days | 6.9 mo |
| 68 | Round Lake | +19.3% | $325K | 43 days | 1.7 mo |
| 69 | Taylorville | +19.1% | $128K | 42 days | 4.0 mo |
| 70 | Richton Park | +18.6% | $207K | 87 days | 7.9 mo |
| 71 | Volo | +18.2% | $413K | 64 days | 3.0 mo |
| 72 | Grayslake | +18.1% | $385K | 47 days | 1.2 mo |
| 73 | Rockford | +18.0% | $180K | 17 days | 1.4 mo |
| 74 | Belvidere | +17.9% | $241K | 46 days | 1.8 mo |
| 75 | Lake in the Hills | +17.6% | $347K | 58 days | 2.1 mo |
| 76 | Loves Park | +17.5% | $235K | 10 days | 1.6 mo |
| 77 | Macomb | +17.2% | $133K | 45 days | 4.5 mo |
| 78 | Lockport | +16.4% | $370K | 52 days | 2.7 mo |
| 79 | Bloomington | +16.3% | $250K | 54 days | 1.6 mo |
| 80 | Lake Forest | +16.2% | $1.20M | 58 days | 3.4 mo |
| 81 | Quincy | +15.5% | $160K | 49 days | 2.0 mo |
| 82 | Des Plaines | +15.4% | $390K | 47 days | 1.6 mo |
| 83 | Romeoville | +15.1% | $305K | 53 days | 2.9 mo |
| 84 | Decatur | +15.0% | $130K | 40 days | 2.6 mo |
| 85 | Lakemoor | +15.0% | $260K | 46 days | 0.5 mo |
| 86 | Buffalo Grove | +14.8% | $380K | 50 days | 2.1 mo |
| 87 | Crestwood | +14.7% | $195K | 61 days | 1.1 mo |
| 88 | Vernon Hills | +13.8% | $370K | 74 days | 2.4 mo |
| 89 | Morrison | +13.8% | $87K | 85 days | 3.0 mo |
| 90 | Peoria | +13.7% | $146K | 25 days | 2.3 mo |
| 91 | Wheeling | +12.5% | $337K | 74 days | 2.2 mo |
| 92 | Indian Head Park | +12.4% | $408K | 25 days | 1.2 mo |
| 93 | Melrose Park | +11.6% | $360K | 77 days | 1.7 mo |
| 94 | Collinsville | +11.5% | $170K | 38 days | 1.2 mo |
| 95 | Galesburg | +11.3% | $115K | 60 days | 1.8 mo |
| 96 | DeKalb | +11.3% | $237K | 53 days | 1.7 mo |
| 97 | Yorkville | +11.1% | $408K | 61 days | 2.3 mo |
| 98 | Hainesville | +11.0% | $272K | 50 days | 0.9 mo |
| 99 | Elgin | +10.9% | $345K | 60 days | 1.3 mo |
| 100 | Homewood | +10.7% | $264K | 66 days | 7.0 mo |
100 cities in Illinois are showing positive year-over-year price appreciation. The fastest-growing market is University Park at +96.9%.
Our data tracks year-over-year price appreciation across all major Illinois real estate markets. The cities listed above show the strongest price growth, driven by factors like job growth, population influx, limited inventory, and desirable amenities.
Illinois cities with rising home prices can offer strong investment potential, particularly in areas with growing populations and diverse economies. However, real estate investment success depends on specific location, property type, and your investment timeline. A local agent can help identify markets with the best appreciation potential.
Rising prices in Illinois cities are driven by strong demand relative to supply. Common factors include population growth, job market expansion, limited new construction, desirable quality of life, and out-of-state buyers seeking affordability compared to higher-cost metros.
Even in appreciating markets, opportunities exist across different price points and neighborhoods. Early-stage growth areas often offer better affordability before prices peak. A Illinois real estate agent can identify emerging neighborhoods and properties within your budget.
Appreciation rates vary by city. Check our city-level data above for exact year-over-year price changes. Some Illinois markets are seeing 3-5% annual growth, while others may be appreciating even faster depending on local conditions.
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