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Data through 2026-10-25 · Compare the same week and metric. City names are navigation labels; the source area is shown below. A higher or lower price does not establish investment returns.
This period at a glance
51Rich Home Tools · Data interpretation and reading guide · Data through 2026-10-25
- Sale-price change: Indianapolis, IN reports -1.0%; Cleveland, OH reports +4.9%. These are the extremes among the 7 markets on this page with data.
- Inventory change: Chicago, IL reports -0.8%; Cleveland, OH reports +12.1%. These are the extremes among the 7 markets on this page with data.
- Days on market: Cleveland, OH reports 30; Chicago, IL reports 54. These are the extremes among the 7 markets on this page with data.
Current observations are calculated from the public snapshot; regional reading guides are written for this platform. Comparisons cover only the listed markets, not a ranking of the whole region.
| Market overview | Median sale price | Median asking price | Sale price year over year | Inventory year over year | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $378,641 | $369,043 | +3.7% | -0.8% | 54 |
| Cleveland, OH | $259,070 | $236,186 | +4.9% | +12.1% | 30 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $308,891 | $301,225 | -1.0% | +7.1% | 35 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $361,701 | $339,519 | +0.9% | +1.7% | 46 |
| St. Louis, MO | $294,941 | $285,295 | +3.5% | +10.4% | 31 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $398,519 | $378,884 | +2.2% | +7.1% | 34 |
| Columbus, OH | $351,687 | $344,342 | +0.5% | +4.9% | 52 |
Look beyond the purchase price to the building
Price differences across Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Minneapolis help screen budgets. Regional medians exclude inspections, roof replacement and property-specific repairs, so a lower purchase price does not establish lower ownership costs.
Read price changes alongside inventory and days on market to see whether choice is changing too. Use the same observation period for selling-speed comparisons and assess building condition at the property level.
Compare Chicago with Columbus, then examine homes with similar budgets and building ages. Use inspections and repair estimates to test the actual property after regional data narrows the search.
Try a comparison：Chicago, IL / Columbus, OH →Three steps for using this table
- Choose realistic locations using work, commuting and budget.
- Read same-week prices, inventory and days on market to identify differences to investigate.
- Check comparable sales, building condition and ownership costs for the actual home.
Asking and sale prices describe different sets of homes. Their difference is not a negotiating discount.
Using the data →Data and methodology
Weekly observations cover four-week periods. Charts use the last published week in each month and update the latest point weekly. States and counties use official monthly data. Metro statistics follow the actual statistical boundaries, rather than city limits.
Data through 2026-10-25