The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60126 sells for about $752,300, or $393 per square foot.
Prices are up +23.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,983 a month.
ZIP 60126 — Elmhurst
The Elmhurst housing market remains competitive with strong year-over-year price appreciation, though recent data suggests a slight cooling in momentum. High demand for the area's school system and proximity to Chicago continues to drive values, while inventory remains relatively tight.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and convenient transit access to Chicago's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 23.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 3.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 60126, DuPage County IL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Elmhurst is served by highly regarded public schools, with the community consistently prioritizing educational excellence and strong district performance.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Chicago employment core and ongoing investment in local infrastructure and downtown revitalization.
Property taxes in DuPage County are assessed based on local millage rates; specific exemptions for homeowners are available through the county assessor's office.
Residents benefit from excellent access to the Chicago metropolitan area via Metra commuter rail lines and major highway corridors like I-290 and I-294.
The area features extensive park systems, including Wilder Park and the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie, alongside a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by proximity to Chicago, though recent data indicates some month-over-month cooling in asking rents.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, benefiting from its strategic location within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area.
The area is well-connected via the Metra Union Pacific West line and major regional expressways, facilitating efficient commutes to downtown Chicago.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use projects and downtown revitalization to maintain the area's competitive edge as a premier suburban destination.
The DuPage County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the valuation process, ensuring property assessments align with state-mandated market value standards.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies, including Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, the Elmhurst Park District, and the Elmhurst Public Library District.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ACS profiles for ZCTA 60126.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Navy Pier4.617.4 mi
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.519.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.616.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.36.9 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.515.7 mi
- Navy Pier4.617.4 mi
- Wrigley Field4.815.3 mi
- United Center4.713.9 mi
- Soldier Field4.516.9 mi
- McCormick Place4.517.1 mi
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago4.66.8 mi
- Rivers Casino Des Plaines3.98.4 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.88.3 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.811.6 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.711.6 mi
- Navy Pier4.617.4 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.517 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.816.5 mi
- Field Museum4.716.9 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.719.8 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.88.3 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.811.6 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.711.6 mi
- Olympic Park4.610.3 mi
- Cantigny Park4.811.3 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.13.5 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.510.7 mi
- Golf Center Des Plaines4.311.8 mi
- Cantigny Golf4.711.3 mi
- The Preserve at Oak Meadows4.44.2 mi
- Woodfield Mall4.511.7 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.47 mi
- Oakbrook Center4.63 mi
- Harlem Irving Plaza4.48.2 mi
- North Riverside Park Mall4.27.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community park featuring gardens, a conservatory, and recreational facilities.
A prominent cultural institution featuring contemporary art and architecture.
A walkable district with a wide array of local boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.