Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker doesn't have to worry about affordability. He's rich, after all. But lots of people do, and one of the biggest concerns is the cost of homes. Thanks to Democrats allowing millions of illegals into the country, putting onerous restrictions on homebuilding, and allowing companies or foreign entities to buy properties, prices have gone up.
Instead of addressing the issue, Pritzker chose to lie about home buying affordability in his state, claiming that it tops the nation when it comes to getting a house.
Illinois is the most affordable state in the country to buy a home.
— JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker) August 23, 2026
That’s a headline I’ll take any day. pic.twitter.com/RpU7iR0os8
But that's just not true.
While one metric — income surplus — worked in Illinois' favor, it didn't do so well in median home prices, price-to-income ratios, or Realtor.com's 2026 affordability and building rankings. In fact, Realtor.com lists Illinois as a grade "C" and 30th overall.
It's also the highest in the U.S. for effective property tax rates.
— EducatëdHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) August 24, 2026
At 1.88 to 2.07 percent of the home's value, that's nearly double the national average.
It's really cheap to buy a house in Somalia, too.
— J (@ARaised_Eyebrow) August 24, 2026
Fair point.
You just ate that right up, didn't you?
— ken (@steelerfanaticx) August 24, 2026
Not the first time, either.
According to Rocket Mortgage (who I trust more than Crain’s Chicago Business on this topic), Illinois is the 26th most expensive state to buy a home. https://t.co/qAfstZ8GHZ
— Libs Of Chicago (@Libs_OfChicago) August 23, 2026
The truth will always come out.
Then why are people fleeing the state and being replaced by immigrants?
— Jeanne Ives (@JeanneIves) August 24, 2026
And, if people have $20k excess money over 50% of expenses, then why the push for more handouts, your BUILD Act, and corporate welfare to attract businesses? Since housing is a huge expense, and report says… https://t.co/lQ1hO7MceV
It's such a great place to live that people can't wait to leave.
That's because the state and most counties in the state are losing population... including Cook County, home of Chicago https://t.co/CiQuLtq2s8 pic.twitter.com/UMgeuL4aAk
— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) August 24, 2026
Ouch.
Yea, that's exactly it. People are leaving, so supply is up and demand is down, and so are prices. It's not a win, no matter how Pritzker spins it.
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