Today’s Daily Herald reported that median home values across Chicago’s suburbs rose between 26% and 39% between 2000 and 2005. Below is the U.S. Census Bureau data by county.
| County | 2005 Median Home Value | % Increase from 2000 |
| Cook | $241,800 | 38.2% |
| Du Page | $295,500 | 39.0% |
| Kane | $229,100 | 28.1% |
| Lake | $271,700 | 25.1% |
| McHenry | $239,100 | 26.0% |
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Fran, this is a great chart. I think with all the media hysteria about the Real Estate market prices & time on market have to put into perspective. While my investments may have gone up more than my house has since 2000, I haven’t been able to eat dinner in a mutual fund, or host my friends for parties, etc. Housing is more than a good investment — but it’s that, too. Thanks for the reminder!