DuPage County at a glance: the median home sold for $448,499 in August 2026 (+4.8% year over year), with a median of 51 days on market and about 2.5 months of supply, according to Redfin. That’s still a seller-leaning market, but buyers have more choice than a year ago.
DuPage County Housing Market
| Metric | DuPage County (August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $448,499 (+4.8%) |
| Price per square foot | $253 |
| Median days on market | 51 |
| Sale-to-list price | 100.0% |
| Homes sold | 1,009 (+3.9%) |
| Months of supply | 2.5 |
Townhomes and Condos
Redfin showed about 310 townhomes (median list ~$384K) and 328 condos (median list ~$245K) for sale across DuPage County in early October 2026. See townhomes and condos in DuPage County.
Towns I Cover in DuPage County
Living in DuPage County
- About 933,000 residents (2020 Census); Wheaton is the county seat
- Three Metra lines (BNSF, Union Pacific West and Milwaukee District West) and I-88, I-355, I-55 and I-294
- The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: roughly 25,000 acres, 60 preserves and 145 miles of trails
- The Morton Arboretum in Lisle
Taxes and Fees
Illinois charges a $1.00 per $1,000 transfer tax and DuPage County charges $0.50 per $1,000, customarily paid by the seller. Some cities add their own, such as Wheaton ($2.50 per $1,000, paid by the buyer) and Carol Stream ($3.00 per $1,000, paid by the seller). Property taxes are paid a year in arrears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in DuPage County?
The median sale price in DuPage County was $448,499 in August 2026, up 4.8% from a year earlier, according to Redfin.
How long does it take to sell a home in DuPage County?
Homes in DuPage County sold in a median of 51 days in August 2026, at about 100% of list price, according to Redfin.
How much are townhomes in DuPage County?
In early October 2026 Redfin showed about 310 townhomes for sale in DuPage County with a median list price of about $384K.
How much are condos in DuPage County?
In early October 2026 Redfin showed about 328 condos for sale in DuPage County with a median list price of about $245K.
What is the county seat of DuPage County?
Wheaton is the county seat of DuPage County.
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