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Evanston, IL home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$579K1-yr changeUp9.9%

The typical home value in Evanston, IL is $579K as of September 2026, up 9.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Evanston ZIP code, the median list price is $497K and homes spend a median of 33 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Evanston, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$579K
1-yr changeMedian across Evanston ZIPs
+9.9%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Evanston
3
County
Cook County

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12-month value trend

+9.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Evanston over the last 12 months: $527K in Sep 2025 to $579K in Sep 2026 (+9.9%).

Sep 2025$527K

Sep 2026$579K

Median Zillow home value index across Evanston's ZIP codes.

Context

Evanston's housing market shows steady momentum as of September 2026. The typical home value is $579,006, up 9.9% over the past year. There are 94 homes for sale with a median list price of $496,875, and newly listed properties are moving at a median of 33 days on market. New listings have been coming in at 76, while 9.3% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners weighing a sale, this is a market with consistent buyer interest and moderate inventory, though individual circumstances always matter more than broad trends.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Evanston, IL?

Typical home value

$579K

Up9.9%YoY

Median list price

$497K

Days on market

33

Homes for sale

94

Price cuts

9.3%

New listings

76

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Evanston's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Evanston, IL home prices over time

Typical home values in Evanston, IL are up 9.9% over the past year, from $527K in September 2025 to $579K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Evanston, IL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$579,006+9.9%
September 2025$526,812No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Evanston ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Evanston, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

Evanston, IL leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 33 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Evanston ZIP code, and 76 new listings against 94 active listings across Evanston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Evanston housing market forecast 2027

+2.7%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Evanston ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Evanston rose 9.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Evanston?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Evanston shows typical home values rising 2.7% by September 2027, after a 9.9% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Evanston ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Evanston?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Evanston ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Evanston, IL home prices.

What is the typical home value in Evanston?

The typical home value in Evanston is $579,006 as of September 2026, representing a 9.9% increase over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Evanston?

Homes in Evanston have a median of 33 days on market as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Evanston?

There are 94 homes for sale in Evanston as of September 2026, with a median list price of $496,875.

Are home prices going up or down in Evanston, IL?

Typical home values in Evanston, IL are up 9.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Evanston, IL a buyer's or seller's market?

Evanston, IL leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 33 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Evanston ZIP code, and 76 new listings against 94 active listings across Evanston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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