MARKET TRENDS- July 2025

July 2025 Housing Market Snapshot: Darien, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Bolingbrook, and Naperville

The July 2025 housing market in Chicago’s western suburbs reflects a mix of steady price growth, volatility, and shifting buyer demand. Key trends in median sales prices and listing-to-contract days highlight how these submarkets are performing in the mid-summer season.

•Median Sales Price: Rose to $448,000, up 3.6% year-over-year.

•Market Time: Increased slightly to 14 days, up 7.7% from 2024.

👉 Darien continues its strong upward trajectory, with home prices climbing more than 24% in the past two years. While homes are taking marginally longer to go under contract, demand remains steady, signaling a balanced but competitive market.

•Median Sales Price: Dropped to $535,000, down 23.3% after a sharp spike in 2024.

•Market Time: Improved significantly to 21 days, down from an extreme 103 days last year.

👉 Burr Ridge shows volatility: after a massive 76.6% price surge in 2024, the correction in 2025 reflects stabilization. Faster contract times suggest more realistic pricing is attracting buyers again.

•Median Sales Price: Climbed to $547,500, a robust 31.9% increase from last year.

•Market Time: Rose sharply to 29 days, up 81.3% from 2024.

👉 Willowbrook is experiencing one of the strongest price jumps in the region, but homes are taking longer to sell. Buyers may be showing resistance to higher prices, stretching the negotiation process.

•Median Sales Price: Reached $365,000, a 2.2% annual gain.

•Market Time: Increased to 17 days, up 30.8% from last year.

👉 Bolingbrook remains a more affordable option in the region, with modest price growth and slightly longer selling times. This market appeals to first-time buyers seeking value in a competitive suburban area.

•Median Sales Price: Rose to $511,935, up 8.5% year-over-year.

•Market Time: Increased to 17 days, up 30.8% from 2024.

👉 Naperville continues to perform strongly, maintaining its reputation as a high-demand suburb. Prices have climbed nearly 21% over two years, though buyers are taking more time before making offers, likely due to affordability pressures.

•Steady Growth in Mature Markets: Darien and Naperville show consistent appreciation, balancing demand with slight increases in time-to-contract.

•Volatility in Luxury Suburbs: Burr Ridge’s sharp swings highlight the unpredictability of higher-end markets.

•Mixed Buyer Behavior: Willowbrook’s price surge with slower sales times suggests pushback from buyers, while Bolingbrook remains attractive for affordability.

•Buyers should expect continued competition, especially in mid-range markets like Darien and Naperville.

•Sellers in higher-priced markets (Burr Ridge, Willowbrook) need to price strategically to avoid extended time on the market.

•Overall, suburban Chicago remains resilient, with different dynamics across price tiers.