Clarendon Hills is a small town of about 8,800 people in Illinois, with a price point above the national middle.
| State | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,800 |
| Median home value | $460,000 |
| Active listings | 25 |
| Median across Illinois communities we track | $355,000 |
The Clarendon Hills housing market
At $460,000, the median home value sits about 30% above the median of the 117 communities we track in Illinois.
Inventory is thin — roughly 25 active listings at last count. In a market this small, a single well-priced listing can draw multiple offers, and waiting for more selection often means waiting months.
Search homes in Clarendon Hills
Current listings for Clarendon Hills are maintained on the following site:
- Homes for sale in Clarendon Hills — clarendonhillshomesforsale.com
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Buying in Clarendon Hills
At this level, the appraisal is worth watching. Contract prices in appreciating submarkets regularly run ahead of the closed sales an appraiser has to work from.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Clarendon Hills
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
Nearby communities in Illinois
- Lake Villa, IL
- Glencoe, IL
- Willowbrook, IL
- Pingree Grove, IL
- Harwoods Heights, IL
- Itasca, IL
- Island Lake, IL
- Long Grove, IL
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Clarendon Hills, IL?
The median home value in Clarendon Hills is approximately $460,000. At $460,000, the median home value sits about 30% above the median of the 117 communities we track in Illinois. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Clarendon Hills?
There were roughly 25 active listings at last count. Inventory is thin — roughly 25 active listings at last count. In a market this small, a single well-priced listing can draw multiple offers, and waiting for more selection often means waiting months. For current inventory, see Homes for sale in Clarendon Hills.
What should I know before buying in Clarendon Hills?
At this level, the appraisal is worth watching. Contract prices in appreciating submarkets regularly run ahead of the closed sales an appraiser has to work from. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Illinois state guide covers closing practice and property law.