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Wilmette, IL home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.01M1-yr changeUp13.9%

The typical home value in Wilmette, IL is $1.01M as of September 2026, up 13.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Wilmette ZIP code, the median list price is $965K and homes spend a median of 24 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Wilmette, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.01M
1-yr changeMedian across Wilmette ZIPs
+13.9%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Cook County

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12-month value trend

+13.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Wilmette over the last 12 months: $884K in Sep 2025 to $1.01M in Sep 2026 (+13.9%).

Sep 2025$884K

Sep 2026$1.01M

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

Context

In Wilmette, the typical home value reached $1,007,052 as of September 2026, up 13.9% over the past year. There are currently 28 homes for sale with a median list price of $965,000. New listings totaled 30, while the median time on market is 24 days. Only 5.3% of listings have seen a price cut, suggesting steady buyer interest. For homeowners weighing a sale, the market shows solid underlying demand, though the number of available properties remains modest relative to recent listing activity.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Wilmette, IL?

Typical home value

$1.01M

Up13.9%YoY

Median list price

$965K

Days on market

24

Homes for sale

28

Price cuts

5.3%

New listings

30

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

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

Prices over time

Wilmette, IL home prices over time

Typical home values in Wilmette, IL are up 13.9% over the past year, from $884K in September 2025 to $1.01M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Wilmette, IL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,007,052+13.9%
September 2025$884,000No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Wilmette, IL leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, 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 24 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmette ZIP code, and 30 new listings against 28 active listings across Wilmette, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Wilmette housing market forecast 2027

+3.3%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Wilmette ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 3.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Wilmette rose 13.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Wilmette?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Wilmette shows typical home values rising 3.3% by September 2027, after a 13.9% 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). 1 Wilmette ZIP code has 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 Wilmette?

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Wilmette, IL home prices.

What is the typical home value in Wilmette?

The typical home value in Wilmette is $1,007,052 as of September 2026, representing a 13.9% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently on the market in Wilmette?

There are 28 homes for sale in Wilmette as of September 2026, with a median list price of $965,000.

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

The median days on market in Wilmette is 24 days as of September 2026.

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

Typical home values in Wilmette, IL are up 13.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Wilmette, IL leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, 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 24 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmette ZIP code, and 30 new listings against 28 active listings across Wilmette, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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