The median sale price of a home in Cook County was $370K last month, up 7.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Cook County is $248, up 2.9% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Cook County today?
In May 2025, Cook County home prices were up 7.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $370K. On average, homes in Cook County sell after 48 days on the market compared to 48 days last year. There were 5,182 homes sold in May this year, down from 5,568 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$370,000
+7.2% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Cook County, IL
$370,000
+7.2%
United States
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All Home Types
Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
100.4%
-0.089 pt YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Cook County, IL
100.4%
-0.089 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Cook County
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Cook County
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
5 Weeks Ago
~$275K Offer
1bd | 1ba | —sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
26
Competing Offers
—
Down Payment
~50%
Kathy Schrage
Cook County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$650K Offer
Sold for $600K
3bd | 2ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
12%
Days on Market
21
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~40%
Omar Mohiudin
Cook County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$325K Offer
Sold for $350K
3bd | 1.5ba | ~2,750sqft
Over List Price
5%
Days on Market
27
Competing Offers
15
Down Payment
~20%
Holly Murguia
Cook County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$450K Offer
Sold for $425K
5bd | 3ba | —sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
46
Competing Offers
2
Down Payment
<10%
Asher Rehana
Cook County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
5 Weeks Ago
~$350K Offer
Sold for $350K
1bd | 1.5ba | ~1,250sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
21
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~30%
Nathan Freeborn
Cook County Redfin Agent
The buyer made a strong, above list price offer but it wasn't enough to win the bidding war.
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Climate's impact on Cook County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Cook County.
Flood Factor - Moderate
30% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Cook County has a moderate risk of flooding. 165,361 properties in Cook County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 30% of all properties in Cook County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
4% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Cook County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 67,790 properties in Cook County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 4% of all properties in Cook County.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Cook County has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Cook County is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,410,048 properties in Cook County have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.