DuPage County, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026

Key Takeaways

• DuPage County was clearly a seller’s market in May. Homes moved quickly, more than half sold above asking price, and prices rose nearly four times faster than the national average.
• The average sales price increased 7.5% year over year to $456,880, surpassing the $450,000 mark for the first time.
• More than 62% of listings were put under contract within two weeks of going to market.

DuPage County, IL Snapshot of the Housing Market

The DuPage County Spring Market produced strong results for vendors. Prices rose sharply, demand exceeded new supply and well-positioned homes attracted immediate interest. If you buy DuPage now, be prepared to compete. When you sell, accurate pricing is rewarded by the market with quick sales and offers above asking price.

Learn everything you need to know about the DuPage County, Illinois housing market as we head into summer, and what buyers and sellers can do to succeed.

Snapshot of the US housing market

The national housing market remained modestly relaxed in May. Prices rose more slowly than last year, inventories remained approximately the same and houses remained on the market slightly longer. DuPage County’s trajectory was different: Prices rose, pending sales soared, and buyer urgency remained high.

“Many cities are undergoing a years-long reset from the pandemic, with price growth slowing and inventories rising – improving affordability as wages rise,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s chief economics officer. “Pending home sales have increased over the past three months, which is an early sign that buyers and sellers are starting to re-enter the market. But economic volatility related to the war in Iran is keeping everyone on edge.”

Prices in DuPage County soared, outpacing the nation by a wide margin

The median sales price in DuPage County was $456,880 in May, up 7.5% from a year ago. That appreciation rate was nearly four times the national pace of 2%. DuPage County has seen prices increase by about 75% since the start of 2019, and the current increase puts it among the fastest-appreciating suburban markets in the Chicago metro. The average sales-to-list ratio was 1.014, meaning buyers paid above asking price on average.

Price reductions remained unusual. Only 9.3% of active DuPage listings showed a decline, compared to about 20% nationally. When sellers went too far, the market quickly corrected them. Nationally, 2% of homes are sold above the list; at DuPage that figure was 53%.

Buyer demand soared – pending sales increased by almost 10%

Pending sales in DuPage County rose 9.7% year over year to 1,312 in May, marking a recovery in buyer activity to near pre-pandemic levels. Nationally, pending sales rose a more modest 4.5% to 350,173. DuPage’s gains more than doubled the national pace, reflecting concentrated demand in a market where well-priced listings attracted immediate offers.

The average home spent 42 days on the market, steady year over year and seven days faster than the national figure of 49 days. More than 62% of DuPage listings went under contract within two weeks (vs. 32% nationally), underscoring how quickly buyers moved. Closed sales fell slightly (-2.1%), but the combination of rising outstandings and rapid absorption points to strong demand constrained by limited inventories rather than any cooling of buyer appetite.

Inventory grew, but could not keep pace with buyer demand

The number of active listings increased 6% year over year to 3,686while stocks were virtually flat nationally (+0.7%). The number of new listings increased by 5.1% to 1,414. More sellers entered the market, but buyers absorbed the supply before it could meaningfully shift the balance of power.

DuPage County ended May with less than three months of supply, compared to nearly four months nationally. Anything under three months is strongly in favor of sellers, and DuPage has been hovering in that territory for years. The age of inventory increased by one day to 31 years, indicating that homes that did not sell immediately moved within a month.

Luxury homes appreciated the fastest, while starter prices also rose

Redfin analysis of MLS data • Rolling three-month period (March-May 2026)

Luxury homes ($1.57 million median) rose 10% year over year in DuPage County, the fastest of all levels. Nearly half of luxury sales closed above asking price (45.4%, up 11 percentage points), and the typical luxury listings sold in 45 days, 11 fewer than a year ago. The high end ($593,000) also performed well, with 55% above list sales and the largest volume of any category.

For starter homes ($240,000), prices rose by almost 10%, but fewer buyers participated: only 37% sold above asking price, almost 6 points less than last year. The bottom segment had only fourteen sales in the rolling period, too few for reliable conclusions. Nationally, luxury homes ($1.39 million) appreciated about 4%, significantly accelerating DuPage’s 10% luxury growth.

How Buyers and Sellers Can Navigate the DuPage County, IL Housing Market

If you’re buying in DuPage County, the data is clear: This market rewards speed and preparation. More than half of the homes were sold above the asking price and almost two-thirds were under contract within two weeks. Get pre-approved, set a realistic budget that takes into account the offers in the list above, and be ready to make an offer the day you find the right house. Waiting for a correction is a gamble not supported by the numbers.

If you sell, you have significant leverage, but don’t confuse a hot market with a license to overprice. Only 9% of DuPage listings had a price reduction, and accurately priced homes sold quickly and often above asking price. List at or slightly below market value to generate competition. Pricing too high in a low-inventory market means losing the buyers who are ready to move now.

DuPage County, IL Market Data by City

Rolling three-month period (March-May 2026). Cities with more than 50 sales shown. Click on a column heading to sort.

This article was created in whole or in part using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with input from Chen Zhao, Redfin’s chief economics research officer. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, you should independently verify all data, facts, and quotes contained in this article before relying on it for any purpose. This information is not a substitute for advice from a broker, financial advisor or other licensed professional. Data at the provincial level are not seasonally adjusted. For additional, in-depth data on the housing market, check out the Redfin Data Center.