Cities with the most expensive homes in Illinois

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July 17, 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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.

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 June 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. Campton Hills

- Typical home value: $702,018
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +42.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#29. Glenview

- Typical home value: $702,098
- 1-year price change: +9.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#28. Clarendon Hills

- Typical home value: $711,558
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#27. Northbrook

- Typical home value: $719,285
- 1-year price change: +9.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#26. River Forest

- Typical home value: $738,455
- 1-year price change: +12.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#25. Lincolnshire

- Typical home value: $753,491
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#24. Hawthorn Woods

- Typical home value: $761,955
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +40.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#23. Deer Park

- Typical home value: $778,056
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#22. Wayne

- Typical home value: $788,826
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#21. Highland Park

- Typical home value: $809,080
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +46.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#20. Inverness

- Typical home value: $822,384
- 1-year price change: +7.8%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#19. Burr Ridge

- Typical home value: $865,879
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +29.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#18. North Barrington

- Typical home value: $867,136
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +43.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#17. Kildeer

- Typical home value: $880,219
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#16. Northfield

- Typical home value: $895,877
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#15. Western Springs

- Typical home value: $910,636
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#14. Long Grove

- Typical home value: $969,157
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +44.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#13. Mettawa

- Typical home value: $992,398
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +44.6%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#12. Oak Brook

- Typical home value: $1,008,269
- 1-year price change: +9.4%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#11. Riverwoods

- Typical home value: $1,011,228
- 1-year price change: +7.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#10. Wilmette

- Typical home value: $1,020,010
- 1-year price change: +11.7%
- 5-year price change: +41.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#9. Barrington Hills

- Typical home value: $1,087,033
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#8. South Barrington

- Typical home value: $1,168,609
- 1-year price change: +7.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#7. Lake Forest

- Typical home value: $1,246,312
- 1-year price change: +9.4%
- 5-year price change: +47.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#6. Bannockburn

- Typical home value: $1,295,722
- 1-year price change: +10.1%
- 5-year price change: +49.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#5. Hinsdale

- Typical home value: $1,300,435
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#4. Golf

- Typical home value: $1,331,595
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +43.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#3. Glencoe

- Typical home value: $1,682,167
- 1-year price change: +13.1%
- 5-year price change: +60.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#2. Winnetka

- Typical home value: $1,929,615
- 1-year price change: +12.2%
- 5-year price change: +54.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#1. Kenilworth

- Typical home value: $2,153,664
- 1-year price change: +13.1%
- 5-year price change: +53.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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