The 30 cities in Illinois where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Illinois in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Illinois right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Morton, Illinois
- Days on market: 3
- Median sale price: $283,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 31.3%
- See Morton homes for sale

#2. Geneseo, Illinois
- Days on market: 5
- Median sale price: $220,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Geneseo homes for sale

#3. Rockton, Illinois
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $292,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Rockton homes for sale

#4. Cahokia Heights, Illinois
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $102,333.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 47.1%
- See Cahokia Heights homes for sale

#5. Washington, Illinois
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $303,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.1%
- See Washington homes for sale

#6. Springfield, Illinois
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $195,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.5%
- See Springfield homes for sale

#7. Loves Park, Illinois
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $231,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 68.4%
- See Loves Park homes for sale

#8. East Peoria, Illinois
- Days on market: 11
- Median sale price: $180,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
- See East Peoria homes for sale

#9. Roscoe, Illinois
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $305,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Roscoe homes for sale

#10. Sherman, Illinois
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $362,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 93.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
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#11. South Beloit, Illinois
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $284,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.1%
- See South Beloit homes for sale

#12. East Moline, Illinois
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $172,200
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 10.0%
- See East Moline homes for sale

#13. Chatham, Illinois
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $239,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Chatham homes for sale

#14. Lincoln, Illinois
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $112,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.8%
- See Lincoln homes for sale

#15. Rockford, Illinois
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $180,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 39.2%
- See Rockford homes for sale

#16. Chillicothe, Illinois
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $178,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Chillicothe homes for sale

#17. Wood River, Illinois
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $135,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Wood River homes for sale

#18. Metamora, Illinois
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $232,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#19. Millstadt, Illinois
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $185,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#20. Auburn, Illinois
- Days on market: 22
- Median sale price: $165,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 60.0%
- See Auburn homes for sale

#21. Machesney Park, Illinois
- Days on market: 23
- Median sale price: $252,400
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 47.1%
- See Machesney Park homes for sale

#22. Peoria, Illinois
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $145,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Peoria homes for sale

#23. Glencoe, Illinois
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $1,637,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Glencoe homes for sale

#24. Indian Head Park, Illinois
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $408,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#25. Danville, Illinois
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $119,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Danville homes for sale

#26. Kewanee, Illinois
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $75,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Kewanee homes for sale

#27. Freeport, Illinois
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $128,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.7%
- See Freeport homes for sale

#28. Pekin, Illinois
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $130,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 26.2%
- See Pekin homes for sale

#29. Waterloo, Illinois
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $315,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 14.3%
- See Waterloo homes for sale

#30. Moline, Illinois
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $119,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 21.7%
- See Moline homes for sale