Cities with the most expensive homes in the Chicago metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Chicago metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Chicago metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 347 cities and towns.

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#30. Clarendon Hills, IL

- Typical home value: $646,325
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#29. Campton Hills, IL

- Typical home value: $654,314
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +50.5%

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#28. Northbrook, IL

- Typical home value: $657,630
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#27. River Forest, IL

- Typical home value: $685,906
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +33.4%

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#26. Lincolnshire, IL

- Typical home value: $703,741
- 1-year price change: +7.6%
- 5-year price change: +47.4%

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#25. Hawthorn Woods, IL

- Typical home value: $709,673
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +47.9%

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#24. Deer Park, IL

- Typical home value: $720,173
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%

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#23. Highland Park, IL

- Typical home value: $734,687
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +50.7%

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#22. Wayne, IL

- Typical home value: $737,205
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.8%

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#21. Inverness, IL

- Typical home value: $754,120
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +40.6%

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#20. North Barrington, IL

- Typical home value: $801,381
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +52.0%

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#19. Northfield, IL

- Typical home value: $801,838
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#18. Burr Ridge, IL

- Typical home value: $806,803
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%

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#17. Kildeer, IL

- Typical home value: $819,666
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.5%

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#16. Western Springs, IL

- Typical home value: $820,623
- 1-year price change: +8.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.3%

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#15. Dune Acres, IN

- Typical home value: $869,359
- 1-year price change: +11.5%
- 5-year price change: +50.1%

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#14. Long Grove, IL

- Typical home value: $897,372
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +51.3%

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#13. Wilmette, IL

- Typical home value: $903,045
- 1-year price change: +8.9%
- 5-year price change: +42.5%

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#12. Oak Brook, IL

- Typical home value: $921,955
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%

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#11. Riverwoods, IL

- Typical home value: $934,907
- 1-year price change: +7.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.9%

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#10. Mettawa, IL

- Typical home value: $948,855
- 1-year price change: +9.9%
- 5-year price change: +52.7%

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#9. Barrington Hills, IL

- Typical home value: $1,003,012
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +42.1%

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#8. South Barrington, IL

- Typical home value: $1,087,874
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

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#7. Lake Forest, IL

- Typical home value: $1,148,677
- 1-year price change: +9.0%
- 5-year price change: +54.3%

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#6. Hinsdale, IL

- Typical home value: $1,191,675
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#5. Golf, IL

- Typical home value: $1,194,921
- 1-year price change: +11.0%
- 5-year price change: +46.6%

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#4. Bannockburn, IL

- Typical home value: $1,270,794
- 1-year price change: +12.6%
- 5-year price change: +59.5%

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#3. Glencoe, IL

- Typical home value: $1,490,121
- 1-year price change: +9.3%
- 5-year price change: +61.3%

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#2. Winnetka, IL

- Typical home value: $1,713,029
- 1-year price change: +9.2%
- 5-year price change: +55.8%

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#1. Kenilworth, IL

- Typical home value: $1,934,392
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: +55.7%

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