Lake Bluff, IL 60044 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lake Bluff, IL—60044

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$609,000

8.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$128,000

19.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

43.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.3%

Median Rent

$2,040

4.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,790

4.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,050

8.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,050

3.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lake Bluff, IL is $609,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.2%. This indicates that home prices in Lake Bluff, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$609,000	8.2%
Single Family	$670,000	7.7%
Condos	$274,000	10.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lake Bluff, IL is $2,300, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lake Bluff, IL is 1-bedrooms: $1,810, 2-bedrooms: $2,180, 3-bedrooms: $3,180, 4-bedrooms: $5,900. The most common rental property sizes in Lake Bluff, IL are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.0% and 39.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,040	$2,300
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,790	$1,810
2 Bed Rent	$2,050	$2,180
3 Bed Rent	$3,050	$3,180
4 Bed Rent	$5,900	$5,900

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.4%

1 Bedroom

45.0%

2 Bedrooms

39.6%

3 Bedrooms

9.9%

4 Bedrooms

3.5%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Lake Bluff, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lake Bluff, IL is 73. This is a increase of 49.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$787,000	5.0%
Listing Count	25	-15.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-15.0%
Days on Market	83	43.0%

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Demographics — Lake Bluff, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Bluff, IL has a population of 10,300, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Lake Bluff, IL is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 66.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 28.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	10,300	2.9%
% Under 18	25.4%	23.3%
% Seniors	23.9%	61.5%
% WFH	28.8%	220.0%
% w/ College Degree	66.5%	-5.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Bluff, IL is a predominantly white area, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lake Bluff, IL is hispanic, making up 9.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.6% of the population in Lake Bluff, IL, and this percentage has increased by 9.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	75.6%	-3.8%
% Black	2.0%	42.9%
% Hispanic	9.8%	28.9%
% Asian	9.4%	-16.8%
% Foreign Born	15.6%	9.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lake Bluff, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 205 mortgage originations in Lake Bluff, IL, of which 94.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lake Bluff, IL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	205
% Conventional Loans	94.0%
% Government Loans	6.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Bluff, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lake Bluff, IL under the Section 8 program is 1.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lake Bluff, IL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	29
Total Units Section 8	29
% Rentals under Section 8	1.8%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$70	$1,790	$1,860
2 Bedroom	$50	$2,050	$2,100
3 Bedroom	-$350	$3,050	$2,700
4 Bedroom	-$2,730	$5,900	$3,170

Lake Bluff, IL—60044

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lake Bluff, IL

Demographics — Lake Bluff, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lake Bluff, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Bluff, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lake Bluff, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lake Bluff, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$609,000
Median Household Income	$128,000

Lake Bluff, IL—60044

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lake Bluff, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lake Bluff, IL

Demographics — Lake Bluff, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lake Bluff, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lake Bluff, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lake Bluff, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lake Bluff, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Great Lakes, IL

North Chicago, IL

Lake Forest, IL

Waukegan, IL

Libertyville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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