Westchester, IL · Houses & Market Data

Westchester, Illinois houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Westchester, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $297,400, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Westchester houses and the broader area.

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Westchester, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Westchester and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,524, with a median household income of $103,561. Census data puts Westchester houses at a median value of $297,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.

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Market overview

Westchester housing market

Westchester is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Westchester and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$297,400

Population (Census ACS)

16,524

Median household income

$103,561

County price trend (2025)

5.52% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Westchester market snapshot

Population

16,524

County

Cook County

Median Household Income

$103,561

Median Home Value (city)

$297,400

Median Listing Price (Cook County)

$352,450

Median Gross Rent

$1,767/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.2%

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Why Westchester

What makes Westchester different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Westchester's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $297,400. Separately, Cook County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $352,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Westchester has an estimated population of 16,524 and a median household income of $103,561, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Westchester's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Westchester

County guide: Cook County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Westchester.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Cook County and other Illinois communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Hillside, La Grange Park, Broadview, Bellwood, Brookfield, Berkeley, La Grange, Maywood, Western Springs, North Riverside, Stone Park, Hinsdale, Melrose Park, Riverside, Forest Park, Elmhurst.

More Illinois cities with market guides: Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria, Waukegan.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Oak Brook (~3.3 mi), Oakbrook Terrace (~4.0 mi), Clarendon Hills (~4.9 mi), Villa Park (~5.2 mi), Westmont (~5.7 mi), Willowbrook (~6.2 mi), Lombard (~6.6 mi), Downers Grove (~7.7 mi), Addison (~8.3 mi), Darien (~8.5 mi), Glen Ellyn (~8.9 mi), Wood Dale (~9.3 mi), Glendale Heights (~10.8 mi), Lisle (~10.9 mi), Itasca (~11.0 mi), Wheaton (~11.2 mi).

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Census & home facts

Westchester data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

16,524

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$297,400

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$103,561

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,767

County FHFA annual change (2025)

5.52%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$352,450

Census place type

village

County

Cook County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

3.69 sq mi

Census GEOID

1780047

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Westchester

Schools

City of Chicago SD 299 — 644 schools, 321,666 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cook addresses may be served by City of Chicago SD 299, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Westchester FAQ

What are houses worth in Westchester, IL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Westchester at $297,400. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Westchester, IL?

For owner-occupied houses in Westchester, Census ACS data shows a median value of $297,400. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Westchester, IL?

Westchester houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cook County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Westchester, IL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Westchester's population at approximately 16,524.

What's the median rent in Westchester, IL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Westchester at approximately $1,767 per month.

What is the median household income in Westchester, IL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Westchester at approximately $103,561.

Is the Westchester housing market growing?

Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.

Is Westchester, IL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Westchester's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Westchester, IL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Westchester addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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