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ZIP 60026

Population: 14,069 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60026 is $824,753 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $855,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,597/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$824,753

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$824,753
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+34.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$824,753

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$855,000
Median list price
$792,250
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
+11.0%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,597/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Glenview CCSD 34, Northbrook/Glenview SD 30, Glenbrook HSD 225
Schools include
Westbrook Elementary School, Attea Middle School, Willowbrook Elem School, Glenbrook South High School, Glenbrook Evening High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
11
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Outboard Marine Corp. (19.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
33.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
95
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
254,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
209,584

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
91
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
11.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60026State medianUS median
Typical home value$824,753—$288,527
Median sale price$855,000—$325,000
Median days on market46 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,597/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 60026?
$824,753.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60026?
$855,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60026?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60026?
Typical rent: $2,597/month.
Is ZIP 60026 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60026. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60026?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60026?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60026 walkable?
Walkability index: 19.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60026?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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