Cities with the most expensive homes in Illinois

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May 19, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Illinois

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 $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 14, the sits at 6.36%.

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 Illinois using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of April 2026. The charts in this story were created automatically using .

All 30 cities on the list are in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area.

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#30. Glenview

- Typical home value: $675,105
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#29. Clarendon Hills

- Typical home value: $676,350
- 1-year price change: +9.1%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#28. Campton Hills

- Typical home value: $680,336
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +45.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#27. Northbrook

- Typical home value: $697,313
- 1-year price change: +8.3%
- 5-year price change: +38.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#26. Lincolnshire

- Typical home value: $730,690
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +44.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#25. Hawthorn Woods

- Typical home value: $739,406
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +43.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#24. River Forest

- Typical home value: $739,742
- 1-year price change: +12.2%
- 5-year price change: +32.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#23. Deer Park

- Typical home value: $755,622
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#22. Wayne

- Typical home value: $761,615
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#21. Highland Park

- Typical home value: $775,270
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +48.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#20. Inverness

- Typical home value: $795,758
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +37.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#19. North Barrington

- Typical home value: $832,629
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +46.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#18. Burr Ridge

- Typical home value: $843,192
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +30.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#17. Northfield

- Typical home value: $848,849
- 1-year price change: +8.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#16. Kildeer

- Typical home value: $858,139
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#15. Western Springs

- Typical home value: $882,239
- 1-year price change: +10.4%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#14. Long Grove

- Typical home value: $940,787
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +46.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#13. Mettawa

- Typical home value: $951,974
- 1-year price change: +8.9%
- 5-year price change: +47.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#12. Riverwoods

- Typical home value: $965,743
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#11. Wilmette

- Typical home value: $976,392
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +42.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#10. Oak Brook

- Typical home value: $978,057
- 1-year price change: +11.0%
- 5-year price change: +40.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#9. Barrington Hills

- Typical home value: $1,037,227
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#8. South Barrington

- Typical home value: $1,129,420
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#7. Lake Forest

- Typical home value: $1,195,382
- 1-year price change: +9.0%
- 5-year price change: +49.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#6. Bannockburn

- Typical home value: $1,245,957
- 1-year price change: +10.0%
- 5-year price change: +52.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#5. Hinsdale

- Typical home value: $1,246,342
- 1-year price change: +9.2%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#4. Golf

- Typical home value: $1,283,634
- 1-year price change: +10.7%
- 5-year price change: +45.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#3. Glencoe

- Typical home value: $1,612,583
- 1-year price change: +12.7%
- 5-year price change: +61.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#2. Winnetka

- Typical home value: $1,846,777
- 1-year price change: +11.8%
- 5-year price change: +54.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#1. Kenilworth

- Typical home value: $2,072,474
- 1-year price change: +11.9%
- 5-year price change: +55.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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