Winnetka, IL housing market
The typical Winnetka home is worth about $1,940,000, up 13.9% in a year, 552% above the Illinois typical home. Homes typically sell in 36 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Winnetka compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Winnetka at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Winnetka | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,154,000 | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $1,127,000 | $190,000 |
| 2019 | $1,122,000 | $195,000 |
| 2020 | $1,091,000 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | $1,162,000 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $1,337,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $1,475,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $1,537,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $1,641,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $1,813,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $1,940,000 | $298,000 |
Winnetka and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnetka | $1.94M | +13.9% | 36 | $250,001 |
| Glencoe | $1.68M | +14.9% | 50 | $248,933 |
| Kenilworth | $2.14M | +14.7% | 37 | $250,001 |
| Northfield | — | — | 36 | $161,500 |
7.8 years of income
The typical Winnetka home costs about 7.8 years of the town's median household income, more than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Winnetka ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.