The Lower West Side housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Lower West Side was $503K last month, up 7.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lower West Side is $308, up 16.2% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Lower West Side today?
In July 2025, Lower West Side home prices were up 7.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $503K. On average, homes in Lower West Side sell after 59 days on the market compared to 74 days last year. There were 36 homes sold in July this year, up from 35 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$502,500
+7.6% YoY | Jul 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jul 2025
Growth
% YoY
Lower West Side, IL
$502,500
+7.6%
United States
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How hot is the Lower West Side housing market?
Lower West Side is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 54.5 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 55 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 30 days.
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Climate's impact on Lower West Side housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Lower West Side.
Flood Factor - Minor
16% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Lower West Side has a minor risk of flooding. 292 properties in Lower West Side are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 16% of all properties in Lower West Side. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Lower West Side has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Lower West Side is most at risk from hurricanes. 7,108 properties in Lower West Side have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
99% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Lower West Side has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 99% of homes in Lower West Side have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Lower West Side is expected to see a 100% increase in the number of days over 100ºF over the next 30 years. Lower West Side is expected to experience 7