Elmhurst, IL 60126 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Elmhurst, IL—60126

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$583,000

5.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$143,000

28.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$2,500

13.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

2.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,500

12.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,000

8.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Elmhurst, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Elmhurst, IL is $583,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.7%. This indicates that home prices in Elmhurst, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$583,000	5.7%
Single Family	$610,000	6.5%
Condos	$299,000	2.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Elmhurst, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Elmhurst, IL is $2,660, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Elmhurst, IL is studios: $1,560, 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 2-bedrooms: $2,630, 3-bedrooms: $3,340, 4-bedrooms: $4,390. The most common rental property sizes in Elmhurst, IL are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.6% and 30.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,660
Studio Rent	$1,330	$1,560
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,700
2 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,630
3 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,340
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,390

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.1%

1 Bedroom

41.6%

2 Bedrooms

30.2%

3 Bedrooms

17.5%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Elmhurst, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Elmhurst, IL is 40. This is a decrease of -6.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$855,000	2.0%
Listing Count	101	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	-5.0%
Days on Market	52	-7.0%

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Demographics — Elmhurst, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Elmhurst, IL has a population of 47,800, which has decreased by -1.3% over the past 5 years. Elmhurst, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.2% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 61.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	47,800	-1.3%
% Under 18	24.2%	-8.0%
% Seniors	18.8%	25.3%
% WFH	23.6%	223.3%
% w/ College Degree	61.9%	4.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Elmhurst, IL is a predominantly white area, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Elmhurst, IL is hispanic, making up 10.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.5% of the population in Elmhurst, IL, and this percentage has increased by 11.7% 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	77.3%	-6.2%
% Black	1.8%	28.6%
% Hispanic	10.3%	24.1%
% Asian	6.8%	9.7%
% Foreign Born	10.5%	11.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Elmhurst, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 721 mortgage originations in Elmhurst, IL, of which 94.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Elmhurst, IL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	721
% Conventional Loans	94.0%
% Government Loans	6.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Elmhurst, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Elmhurst, IL under the Section 8 program is 5.5%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Elmhurst, IL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	192
Total Units Section 8	192
% Rentals under Section 8	5.5%
% Occupied Section 8	97.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$450	$1,600	$2,050
2 Bedroom	-$190	$2,500	$2,310
3 Bedroom	-$30	$3,000	$2,970
4 Bedroom	-$1,010	$4,500	$3,490

Elmhurst, IL—60126

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Elmhurst, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Elmhurst, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Elmhurst, IL

Demographics — Elmhurst, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Elmhurst, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Elmhurst, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Elmhurst, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Elmhurst, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$583,000
Median Household Income	$143,000

Elmhurst, IL—60126

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Elmhurst, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Elmhurst, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Elmhurst, IL

Demographics — Elmhurst, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Elmhurst, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Elmhurst, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Elmhurst, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Elmhurst, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Berkeley, IL

Villa Park, IL

Northlake, IL

Hillside, IL

Oak Brook, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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