| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 29, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 29, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/29/why-are-chicagos-home-prices-rising-so-fast |
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The costs of homes are rising across the country. But in Chicago, that rate is [
_already in the stratosphere._ ][9]
Nationwide, the median home sale price increase is 1.3%.
In Chicago, it’s a staggering 8.3%. This is also more than twice the rate of
inflation (3.7%).
So why are home prices here ...