{"id":110451,"date":"2026-06-29T16:50:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=110451"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:50:58","slug":"dupage-county-il-housing-market-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/dupage-county-il-housing-market-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DuPage County, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>DuPage County was firmly a seller&#8217;s market in May. Homes moved quickly, more than half sold above asking, and prices surged nearly four times faster than the national average.<\/li>\n<li>The median sale price rose 7.5% year over year to $456,880, crossing the $450,000 mark for the first time.<\/li>\n<li>Over 62% of listings went under contract within two weeks of hitting the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>DuPage County, IL Housing Market Snapshot<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Median Sale Price<\/th>\n<th>Pending Sales<\/th>\n<th>Active Listings<\/th>\n<th>Days on Market<\/th>\n<th>Sold Above List<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>$456,880 (+7.5% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>1,312 (+9.7% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>3,686 (+6.0% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>42 days (0 days YoY)<\/td>\n<td>52.8% (-0.9 ppt YoY)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>DuPage County\u2019s spring market delivered strong results for sellers. Prices climbed sharply, demand outpaced new supply, and well-positioned homes drew immediate interest. If you\u2019re buying in DuPage right now, be prepared to compete. If you\u2019re selling, the market rewarded accurate pricing with fast sales and offers above asking.<\/p>\n<p>Learn everything you need to know about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/county\/733\/IL\/DuPage-County\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">DuPage County, IL<\/a>, housing market as we head into summer, and what buyers and sellers can do to succeed.<\/p>\n<h2>U.S. Housing Market Snapshot<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Median Sale Price<\/th>\n<th>Pending Sales<\/th>\n<th>Active Listings<\/th>\n<th>Days on Market<\/th>\n<th>Buyer-Seller Balance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>$398,771 (+2.0% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>349,901 (+4.4% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>1,483,839 (+0.7% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>49 days (+3 days YoY)<\/td>\n<td>Sellers outnumber buyers by 47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The national housing market continued to loosen modestly in May. Prices ticked up at a slower rate than last year, inventory held roughly flat, and homes sat on the market slightly longer. DuPage County\u2019s trajectory was different: prices accelerated, pending sales surged, and buyer urgency remained elevated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany cities are undergoing a yearslong reset from the pandemic, with price growth easing and inventory climbing\u2014helping affordability improve as wages rise,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/author\/chen-zhao\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Chen Zhao<\/a>, Redfin\u2019s head of economics research. \u201cPending home sales have increased over the last three months, which is an early sign that buyers and sellers are beginning to re-enter the market. 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New listings climbed 5.1% to 1,414. More sellers entered the market, but buyers absorbed the supply before it could meaningfully shift the balance of power.<\/p>\n<p>DuPage County ended May with under 3 months of supply, compared to nearly 4 nationally. Anything below three months strongly favors sellers, and DuPage has hovered in that territory for years. The age of inventory ticked up one day to 31, suggesting homes that didn\u2019t sell immediately still moved within a month.<\/p>\n<h2>Luxury Homes Appreciated Fastest, While Starter Prices Also Climbed<\/h2>\n<table class=\"tier-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Price Tier<\/th>\n<th>Median Price (YoY)<\/th>\n<th>Sold (YoY)<\/th>\n<th>DOM (YoY)<\/th>\n<th>% Above List (YoY)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Luxury (top 5%)<\/td>\n<td>$1,565,539 (+10.0%)<\/td>\n<td>194 (+7.2%)<\/td>\n<td>45 days (-11 days)<\/td>\n<td>45.4% (+11.1 ppt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">High (65th\u201395th%)<\/td>\n<td>$593,273 (+4.0%)<\/td>\n<td>1,126 (+5.0%)<\/td>\n<td>41 days (-2 days)<\/td>\n<td>55.0% (-0.5 ppt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-luxury (35th\u201365th%)<\/td>\n<td>$380,782 (+6.1%)<\/td>\n<td>831 (-2.5%)<\/td>\n<td>44 days (+3 days)<\/td>\n<td>50.7% (-4.7 ppt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Starter (5th\u201335th%)<\/td>\n<td>$240,429 (+9.6%)<\/td>\n<td>536 (-3.4%)<\/td>\n<td>45 days (+5 days)<\/td>\n<td>37.3% (-5.6 ppt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Bottom (bottom 5%)<\/td>\n<td>$127,429 (+1.8%)<\/td>\n<td>14 (0.0%)<\/td>\n<td>38 days (-3 days)<\/td>\n<td>28.6% (-7.1 ppt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #999; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic;\">Redfin analysis of MLS data \u2022 Rolling three-month period (March\u2013May 2026)<\/p>\n<p>Luxury homes ($1.57M median) appreciated 10% year over year in DuPage County, the fastest of any tier. Nearly half of luxury sales closed above asking (45.4%, up 11 percentage points), and the typical luxury listing sold in 45 days, 11 fewer than a year ago. The high tier ($593K) also performed well, with 55% selling above list and the most volume of any bracket.<\/p>\n<p>Starter homes ($240K) saw prices rise nearly 10%, but fewer buyers competed: just 37% sold above asking, down almost 6 points from last year. The bottom tier had only 14 sales in the rolling period, too few for reliable conclusions. Nationally, luxury homes ($1.39M) appreciated about 4%, making DuPage\u2019s 10% luxury growth notably faster.<\/p>\n<h2>How Buyers and Sellers Can Navigate the DuPage County, IL Housing Market<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re buying in DuPage County, the data is clear: this market rewards speed and preparation. Over half of homes sold above asking, and nearly two-thirds went under contract within two weeks. Get pre-approved, set a realistic budget that accounts for bidding above list, and be ready to write an offer the day you find the right home. Waiting for a correction is a gamble the numbers don\u2019t support.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re selling, you have significant leverage, but don\u2019t mistake a hot market for a license to overprice. Only 9% of DuPage listings had a price cut, and homes priced accurately sold fast and often above asking. List at or slightly below market value to generate competition. Overpricing in a low-inventory market means losing the buyers who are ready to move now.<\/p>\n<h2>DuPage County, IL Market Data by City<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Rolling three-month period (March\u2013May 2026). Cities with 50+ sales shown. Click any column header to sort.<\/p>\n<table id=\"city-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; cursor: pointer;\">City<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">Median Sale Price (YoY)<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">Sold<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">New List.<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">Active<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">DOM<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">% Above<\/th>\n<th style=\"cursor: pointer;\">Supply<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29501\/IL\/Naperville\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Naperville<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$594,644 (-0.1% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>420<\/td>\n<td>686<\/td>\n<td>942<\/td>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>38.9%<\/td>\n<td>3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5322\/IL\/Downers-Grove\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Downers Grove<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$520,688 (+13.1% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>182<\/td>\n<td>224<\/td>\n<td>351<\/td>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>46.2%<\/td>\n<td>2.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11322\/IL\/Lombard\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Lombard<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$381,896 (-2.1% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>170<\/td>\n<td>216<\/td>\n<td>319<\/td>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>45.3%<\/td>\n<td>2.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20295\/IL\/Wheaton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Wheaton<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$490,956 (+8.5% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>166<\/td>\n<td>223<\/td>\n<td>298<\/td>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>64.3%<\/td>\n<td>2.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29479\/IL\/Elmhurst\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Elmhurst<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$752,300 (+23.7% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>156<\/td>\n<td>202<\/td>\n<td>309<\/td>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>43.5%<\/td>\n<td>2.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29462\/IL\/Bartlett\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Bartlett<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$417,250 (+2.8% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>141<\/td>\n<td>192<\/td>\n<td>279<\/td>\n<td>49<\/td>\n<td>49.4%<\/td>\n<td>2.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29522\/IL\/Woodridge\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Woodridge<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$449,731 (+5.8% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>122<\/td>\n<td>152<\/td>\n<td>219<\/td>\n<td>47<\/td>\n<td>45.5%<\/td>\n<td>2.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7590\/IL\/Glen-Ellyn\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Glen Ellyn<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$572,158 (+16.8% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>117<\/td>\n<td>122<\/td>\n<td>186<\/td>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>60.7%<\/td>\n<td>1.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29485\/IL\/Hanover-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Hanover Park<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$339,797 (+7.9% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>97<\/td>\n<td>118<\/td>\n<td>181<\/td>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>65.4%<\/td>\n<td>2.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7583\/IL\/Glendale-Heights\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Glendale Heights<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$341,795 (+17.1% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>94<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>148<\/td>\n<td>50<\/td>\n<td>51.2%<\/td>\n<td>1.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2933\/IL\/Carol-Stream\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Carol Stream<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$378,523 (+4.4% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>92<\/td>\n<td>142<\/td>\n<td>192<\/td>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>65.7%<\/td>\n<td>2.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4822\/IL\/Darien\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Darien<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$449,731 (+6.4% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>73<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<td>138<\/td>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>50.8%<\/td>\n<td>2.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/46\/IL\/Addison\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Addison<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$379,773 (+4.7% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>72<\/td>\n<td>104<\/td>\n<td>157<\/td>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>48.7%<\/td>\n<td>3.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1725\/IL\/Bloomingdale\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Bloomingdale<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$382,271 (-4.4% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>102<\/td>\n<td>141<\/td>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>51.6%<\/td>\n<td>3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20227\/IL\/Westmont\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Westmont<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$409,755 (+7.8% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>65<\/td>\n<td>74<\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>55.7%<\/td>\n<td>2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11188\/IL\/Lisle\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Lisle<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$449,731 (+2.8% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<td>95<\/td>\n<td>133<\/td>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>52.7%<\/td>\n<td>3.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19673\/IL\/Villa-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Villa Park<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$409,755 (+9.3% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>95<\/td>\n<td>48<\/td>\n<td>51.1%<\/td>\n<td>2.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29486\/IL\/Hinsdale\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Hinsdale<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$1,608,038 (+44.9% YoY)<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>94<\/td>\n<td>146<\/td>\n<td>48<\/td>\n<td>32.8%<\/td>\n<td>4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><script>\nvar sortDir={},currentCol=0;\nfunction sortTable(col,type){\nvar t=document.getElementById('city-table'),tb=t.tBodies[0],rows=Array.from(tb.rows);\nvar dir=sortDir[col]=(sortDir[col]===undefined?true:!sortDir[col]);\nrows.sort(function(a,b){\nvar 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