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Kendall County, IL home prices

Kendall County, IL: the typical home is worth $397,038 as of 2026-05, up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $201/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Kendall County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.2%Cooling
Valuation-15%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market30 daysSeller's market

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1978: $76,088 → 2026: $397,038 (5.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$397,0382026-05
1-year+3.2%
5-year+44.1%
10-year+86.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population143k2024
Median income$114,6062023 · 3.5× income
Median rent$2,435/mo2026 · 7.4% gross yield
New homes/yr7062024
Price / sq ft$201listings
Days on market302026-06
Active listings2752026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $397,038, homes in Kendall County sit 151% above the Illinois median ($158,388) and 70% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,960/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,435/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Grundy County, IL ($322,238) · Kane County, IL ($382,854) · Will County, IL ($375,899) · DuPage County, IL ($444,011) · DeKalb County, IL ($297,572) · La Salle County, IL ($194,342)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Kendall County, IL?
The typical home in Kendall County is worth $397,038 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Kendall County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Kendall County affordable?
At 3.5× the local median income of $114,606, Kendall County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Kendall County?
Median rent is $2,435/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Kendall County?
Homes here take a median of 30 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$180,084
2001$189,239
2002$199,680
2003$212,601
2004$228,094
2005$244,758
2006$258,623
2007$257,003
2008$239,203
2009$214,086
2010$198,486
2011$180,563
2012$169,350
2013$184,565
2014$199,178
2015$205,948
2016$217,756
2017$230,665
2018$241,164
2019$246,764
2020$253,679
2021$288,540
2022$322,906
2023$348,636
2024$372,476
2025$388,962