What's a 'cash buyer market' in Illinois?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

Seller authority IL

Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Illinois.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Illinois cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Illinois ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Chicago	12,110 deals/yr	100	View →
2	Aurora	930 deals/yr	74	View →
3	Rockford	845 deals/yr	73	View →
4	Naperville	730 deals/yr	72	View →
5	Springfield	640 deals/yr	70	View →
6	Peoria	610 deals/yr	70	View →
7	Joliet	575 deals/yr	69	View →
8	Elgin	535 deals/yr	68	View →
9	Waukegan	440 deals/yr	66	View →
10	Belleville	430 deals/yr	66	View →
11	Plainfield	425 deals/yr	66	View →
12	Des Plaines	405 deals/yr	65	View →
13	Champaign	405 deals/yr	65	View →
14	Decatur	390 deals/yr	65	View →
15	Bloomington	380 deals/yr	64	View →
16	Cicero	380 deals/yr	64	View →
17	Arlington Heights	365 deals/yr	64	View →
18	Evanston	360 deals/yr	64	View →
19	Palatine	350 deals/yr	64	View →
20	Schaumburg	345 deals/yr	63	View →
21	Bolingbrook	330 deals/yr	63	View →
22	Orland Park	295 deals/yr	62	View →
23	Tinley Park	290 deals/yr	62	View →
24	Berwyn	290 deals/yr	62	View →
25	Round Lake	270 deals/yr	61	View →
26	Skokie	270 deals/yr	61	View →
27	Wheaton	270 deals/yr	61	View →
28	Crystal Lake	265 deals/yr	61	View →
29	Chicago Heights	265 deals/yr	61	View →
30	East Saint Louis	260 deals/yr	60	View →
31	Saint Charles	255 deals/yr	60	View →
32	Mchenry	255 deals/yr	60	View →
33	Oak Lawn	255 deals/yr	60	View →
34	Downers Grove	250 deals/yr	60	View →
35	Mount Prospect	250 deals/yr	60	View →
36	Normal	245 deals/yr	60	View →
37	Glenview	235 deals/yr	59	View →
38	Lombard	235 deals/yr	59	View →
39	Oak Park	235 deals/yr	59	View →
40	Quincy	235 deals/yr	59	View →
41	Hoffman Estates	230 deals/yr	59	View →
42	Urbana	225 deals/yr	59	View →
43	Melrose Park	215 deals/yr	58	View →
44	Elmhurst	210 deals/yr	58	View →
45	Dekalb	210 deals/yr	58	View →
46	Danville	205 deals/yr	58	View →
47	Moline	200 deals/yr	58	View →
48	Barrington	200 deals/yr	58	View →
49	Pekin	195 deals/yr	57	View →
50	Granite City	195 deals/yr	57	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in Illinois?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.