Question 1

What was the median price per square foot in Cook County for All Residential?

Accepted Answer

The median sale price per square foot for All Residential in Cook County, IL was $236/sqft as of April 5, 2026, based on Redfin closed transaction data.

Question 2

What does the median price per square foot in Cook County mean for sellers?

Accepted Answer

The median price per square foot in Cook County reflects the midpoint of what buyers are paying per square foot across closed All Residential transactions. At $236/sqft as of April 5, 2026, this normalizes sale prices by property size for more consistent comparison. Source: Redfin.

Question 3

How is the median price per square foot calculated for Cook County?

Accepted Answer

The median price per square foot for Cook County, IL is derived from closed All Residential sale prices divided by their respective square footage, over the 90-day period ending April 5, 2026. It is the midpoint value across all closed transactions. Data source: Redfin.

Question 4

Is the price per square foot in Cook County rising or falling compared to last year?

Accepted Answer

The median price per square foot in Cook County is up 4.2% compared to the same period last year, as of April 5, 2026. Source: Redfin.

Median price per square foot in Cook County: $236/sqft — up 4.2% from last year.