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Chicago 60618

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.IllinoisSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 79
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$666K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+11.6%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
1,075
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$642K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.21,244
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$642K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,026 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1918
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.33%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.28%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.46%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.77%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.53%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.87,581
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,415 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Chicago 60618 compares

By median home value, Chicago 60618 is the 14th most expensive of 165 ZIP codes in Cook County, and its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Cook County.

Home values in Chicago 60618

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$228K$2.1M
ZIP codes in Cook County ranked by median home value
#Cook CountyMedian valueHomes
1Kenilworth 60043$2.1M861
2Glencoe 60022$1.7M3,072
3Winnetka 60093$1.6M7,003
4Golf 60029$1.1M173
5Wilmette 60091$1M9,689
6Western Springs 60558$848K4,899
7Glenview 60026$815K4,403
8River Forest 60305$806K4,095
9Barrington 60010$755K17,093
10Northbrook 60062$718K16,174
11Chicago 60622$674K14,235
12Chicago 60614$669K23,821
13Evanston 60201$654K11,262
14Chicago 60618$642K21,244
15Glenview 60025$638K14,666
16Chicago 60647$620K19,264
17Evanston 60203$604K1,817
18Lemont 60439$602K9,060
19Chicago 60642$587K5,948
20Park Ridge 60068$586K14,445
21Chicago 60646$555K9,213
22Chicago 60603$553K820
23Palos Park 60464$543K3,709
24Oak Park 60302$542K10,690

165 ZIP codes in Cook County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Chicago 60618 market

What is the median home price in Chicago 60618, IL?

The median sale price in Chicago 60618, IL is $665,667 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 11.6% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Chicago 60618, IL each year?

1,075 homes sold in Chicago 60618, IL over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Chicago 60618, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

Chicago 60618, IL is currently a seller's market, scoring 79 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Chicago 60618, IL?

Chicago 60618, IL contains 21,244 residential properties, with a median of 2,026 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1918. The median TopHap Estimate is $642K.

How does Chicago 60618, IL compare to the rest of Cook County?

By median home value, Chicago 60618, IL is the 14th most expensive of 165 ZIP codes in Cook County. Its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Cook County. Evanston 60201 ranks just above it and Glenview 60025 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Chicago 60618, IL?

77% of homes in Chicago 60618, IL are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Chicago 60618, IL hold?

46% of mortgaged homes in Chicago 60618, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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