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 $366,913 in September, 1.0% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of October 15, the sits at 7.4%.

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 September 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. Clarendon Hills

- Typical home value: $681,224
- 1-year price change: +7.7%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#29. Campton Hills

- Typical home value: $690,977
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +40.6%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#28. Glenview

- Typical home value: $691,866
- 1-year price change: +10.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#27. Northbrook

- Typical home value: $710,527
- 1-year price change: +10.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#26. River Forest

- Typical home value: $722,857
- 1-year price change: +10.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#25. Lincolnshire

- Typical home value: $742,023
- 1-year price change: +7.6%
- 5-year price change: +40.0%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#24. Hawthorn Woods

- Typical home value: $752,000
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#23. Deer Park

- Typical home value: $775,645
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#22. Wayne

- Typical home value: $782,149
- 1-year price change: +7.6%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#21. Highland Park

- Typical home value: $801,914
- 1-year price change: +10.0%
- 5-year price change: +46.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#20. Inverness

- Typical home value: $814,977
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#19. Burr Ridge

- Typical home value: $854,173
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#18. North Barrington

- Typical home value: $860,390
- 1-year price change: +8.2%
- 5-year price change: +41.1%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#17. Kildeer

- Typical home value: $870,048
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#16. Northfield

- Typical home value: $885,734
- 1-year price change: +11.4%
- 5-year price change: +40.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#15. Western Springs

- Typical home value: $905,930
- 1-year price change: +12.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#14. Long Grove

- Typical home value: $957,890
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.9%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#13. Oak Brook

- Typical home value: $993,234
- 1-year price change: +9.2%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#12. Wilmette

- Typical home value: $1,007,001
- 1-year price change: +13.9%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#11. Mettawa

- Typical home value: $1,011,753
- 1-year price change: +9.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#10. Riverwoods

- Typical home value: $1,018,151
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#9. Barrington Hills

- Typical home value: $1,087,486
- 1-year price change: +10.2%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#8. South Barrington

- Typical home value: $1,157,023
- 1-year price change: +8.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#7. Lake Forest

- Typical home value: $1,264,926
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +46.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#6. Hinsdale

- Typical home value: $1,294,173
- 1-year price change: +10.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.2%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#5. Golf

- Typical home value: $1,308,903
- 1-year price change: +10.4%
- 5-year price change: +42.5%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#4. Bannockburn

- Typical home value: $1,369,909
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +49.8%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#3. Glencoe

- Typical home value: $1,681,848
- 1-year price change: +15.5%
- 5-year price change: +59.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#2. Winnetka

- Typical home value: $1,936,588
- 1-year price change: +14.6%
- 5-year price change: +53.7%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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#1. Kenilworth

- Typical home value: $2,110,606
- 1-year price change: +15.2%
- 5-year price change: +52.4%
- Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

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