North Chicago, IL60064

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$202,000
6.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$49,300
41.1% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
30
39.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$1,550
28.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,050
62.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,400
8.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
36.4% YoY Growth

Property Listings — North Chicago, IL

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in North Chicago, IL is 30. This is a decrease of -39.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 33.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$210,0003.0%
Listing Count
24-26.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.6%-26.0%
Days on Market
30-39.0%
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Demographics — North Chicago, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Chicago, IL has a population of 15,000, which has decreased by -4.2% over the past 5 years. North Chicago, IL is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
15,000-4.2%
% Under 18
26.1%-1.9%
% Seniors
11.8%12.4%
% WFH
8.5%150.0%
% w/ College Degree
14.9%40.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Chicago, IL is a predominantly hispanic area, with 53.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 8.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Chicago, IL is black, making up 32.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 27.3% of the population in North Chicago, IL, and this percentage has increased by 8.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
10.5%19.3%
% Black
32.6%-9.4%
% Hispanic
53.6%8.5%
% Asian
2.1%0.0%
% Foreign Born
27.3%8.3%
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Mortgage and Risk — North Chicago, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 117 mortgage originations in North Chicago, IL, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in North Chicago, IL. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
117
% Conventional Loans
69.0%
% Government Loans
31.0%
% Investor Loans
7.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — North Chicago, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in North Chicago, IL under the Section 8 program is 25.0%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In North Chicago, IL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
866
Total Units Section 8
717
% Rentals under Section 8
25.0%
% Occupied Section 8
75.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$230$1,050$1,280
2 Bedroom$40$1,400$1,440
3 Bedroom$50$1,800$1,850
4 Bedroom$170$2,000$2,170

Affordability — North Chicago, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
Median Home Price$202,000
Median Household Income$49,300

North Chicago, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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