Cook County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · score computed October 2026
What is Cook County, IL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Cook County, IL in its market cycle?
Cook County, IL is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cook County, IL?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Cook County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $374K | ▲ +6.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | 0% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▼ -2.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 13,756 | ▼ -7.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 4,220 | ▼ -4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $248 | ▲ +5% | Redfin |
How has Cook County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cook County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cook County, IL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cook County, IL?
The median sale price in Cook County, IL is $374K, having risen 6.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cook County, IL?
Cook County, IL scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cook County, IL's Alpha Score?
Cook County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (69/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Cook County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.