Property owners in Cook County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by North Cook News.
The median sales price of a Cook County home in the second quarter of 2023 was $295,000, based on data from the 16,569 properties sold during that time. In 2023, the median tax bill for the county was $5,838, which is 2% of the median value of the homes that were taxed.
This is 1.8 times higher than the average effective property tax rate of 1.11% in the U.S. in 2023.
The analysis of Cook County real estate data showed homeowners in Harvey, Markham, and Burnham paid the highest rates.
The above article calculates the effective property tax rate for 2023 using estimated inflation values and 2022 tax data provided by the county. In some cases, the actual effective property tax rate may vary slightly.
The following table compares Harvey with some other cities belonging to Cook County by their median effective property tax rate, calculated using sales and property tax data from the second quarter of 2023.
| City | Q2 2023 Sales | Q2 2023 Median Price | Median tax 2023 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 67 | $56,000 | $2,962 | 5.3% |
| Markham | 63 | $86,000 | $4,133 | 4.8% |
| Burnham | 12 | $107,500 | $4,853 | 4.5% |
| Park Forest | 105 | $130,000 | $5,600 | 4.3% |
| Dolton | 123 | $131,000 | $5,392 | 4.1% |
| Country Club Hills | 77 | $166,000 | $6,376 | 3.8% |
| Hazel Crest | 58 | $134,500 | $5,025 | 3.7% |
| Blue Island | 36 | $116,750 | $4,228 | 3.6% |
| Oak Park | 250 | $375,000 | $12,762 | 3.4% |
| Calumet City | 136 | $145,750 | $4,832 | 3.3% |
| Ford Heights | 3 | $75,000 | $2,440 | 3.3% |
| Flossmoor | 36 | $305,000 | $10,060 | 3.3% |
| River Forest | 51 | $499,000 | $16,570 | 3.3% |
| Matteson | 69 | $205,000 | $6,844 | 3.3% |
| Olympia Fields | 21 | $308,000 | $9,861 | 3.2% |
| Maywood | 69 | $233,500 | $7,553 | 3.2% |
| Riverdale | 56 | $110,000 | $3,409 | 3.1% |
| Worth | 40 | $169,250 | $5,215 | 3.1% |
| Richton Park | 56 | $178,000 | $5,524 | 3.1% |
| South Holland | 93 | $213,000 | $6,302 | 3% |
| Glenwood | 47 | $167,000 | $5,085 | 3% |
| Bellwood | 68 | $232,000 | $6,935 | 3% |
| Chicago Ridge | 53 | $130,000 | $3,917 | 3% |
| Homewood | 106 | $212,750 | $6,077 | 2.9% |
| Thornton | 8 | $138,250 | $3,901 | 2.8% |
| Riverside | 45 | $465,000 | $13,095 | 2.8% |
| Berkeley | 23 | $264,500 | $7,358 | 2.8% |
| Buffalo Grove | 84 | $254,500 | $7,060 | 2.8% |
| Lansing | 110 | $182,500 | $4,850 | 2.7% |
| Lynwood | 26 | $212,500 | $5,830 | 2.7% |
| Oak Forest | 105 | $251,500 | $6,796 | 2.7% |
| Forest Park | 75 | $255,000 | $7,000 | 2.7% |
| Stone Park | 7 | $255,000 | $6,782 | 2.7% |
| Schiller Park | 35 | $235,000 | $6,010 | 2.6% |
| Bartlett | 59 | $325,000 | $8,509 | 2.6% |
| Barrington Hills | 8 | $791,000 | $20,052 | 2.5% |
| Tinley Park | 229 | $266,000 | $6,752 | 2.5% |
| Berwyn | 152 | $310,000 | $7,605 | 2.5% |
| Cicero | 119 | $255,000 | $6,277 | 2.5% |
| Northlake | 24 | $224,500 | $5,668 | 2.5% |
| Bridgeview | 51 | $248,000 | $6,240 | 2.5% |
| Hillside | 21 | $260,000 | $6,542 | 2.5% |
| Palos Park | 27 | $362,500 | $8,820 | 2.4% |
| Midlothian | 63 | $220,000 | $5,225 | 2.4% |
| Hickory Hills | 34 | $267,500 | $6,552 | 2.4% |
| Alsip | 74 | $225,500 | $5,383 | 2.4% |
| Broadview | 28 | $231,000 | $5,552 | 2.4% |
| Inverness | 31 | $660,000 | $15,008 | 2.3% |
| Posen | 29 | $150,000 | $3,497 | 2.3% |
| Chicago Heights | 102 | $181,000 | $4,195 | 2.3% |
| Elmwood Park | 83 | $340,000 | $7,910 | 2.3% |
| River Grove | 32 | $275,250 | $6,342 | 2.3% |
| Lyons | 37 | $210,000 | $4,823 | 2.3% |
| Summit | 19 | $245,000 | $5,714 | 2.3% |
| Brookfield | 84 | $324,000 | $7,585 | 2.3% |
| Hoffman Estates | 155 | $354,000 | $7,631 | 2.2% |
| Orland Hills | 13 | $291,000 | $6,291 | 2.2% |
| Phoenix | 10 | $112,500 | $2,470 | 2.2% |
| East Hazel Crest | 2 | $184,000 | $4,040 | 2.2% |
| Palatine | 277 | $320,000 | $7,153 | 2.2% |
| Arlington Heights | 294 | $387,500 | $8,715 | 2.2% |
| Justice | 23 | $247,000 | $5,439 | 2.2% |
| Palos Heights | 71 | $350,000 | $7,539 | 2.2% |
| La Grange Park | 45 | $405,000 | $9,065 | 2.2% |
| Morton Grove | 97 | $360,000 | $7,906 | 2.2% |
| Glencoe | 42 | $1,092,500 | $23,501 | 2.2% |
| Forest River | 2 | $337,500 | $7,395 | 2.2% |
| Northbrook | 159 | $552,500 | $11,958 | 2.2% |
| Streamwood | 141 | $265,000 | $5,892 | 2.2% |
| Hanover Park | 46 | $291,000 | $6,283 | 2.2% |
| Roselle | 6 | $296,000 | $6,365 | 2.2% |
| Evergreen Park | 85 | $257,000 | $5,621 | 2.2% |
| Burbank | 89 | $265,000 | $5,717 | 2.2% |
| Stickney | 24 | $260,250 | $5,727 | 2.2% |
| Orland Park | 255 | $340,000 | $7,224 | 2.1% |
| South Chicago Heights | 14 | $135,000 | $2,784 | 2.1% |
| Rolling Meadows | 91 | $285,000 | $6,062 | 2.1% |
| Schaumburg | 304 | $282,500 | $6,037 | 2.1% |
| Mount Prospect | 191 | $385,000 | $8,077 | 2.1% |
| Evanston | 253 | $395,000 | $8,425 | 2.1% |
| Elgin | 74 | $250,000 | $5,150 | 2.1% |
| Oak Lawn | 262 | $250,000 | $5,282 | 2.1% |
| Sauk Village | 50 | $134,500 | $2,686 | 2% |
| Franklin Park | 49 | $283,000 | $5,649 | 2% |
| Melrose Park | 39 | $275,000 | $5,434 | 2% |
| Park Ridge | 165 | $500,000 | $9,889 | 2% |
| Palos Hills | 72 | $217,500 | $4,392 | 2% |
| Westchester | 92 | $311,250 | $6,134 | 2% |
| North Riverside | 29 | $310,000 | $6,185 | 2% |
| Wheeling | 106 | $276,500 | $5,606 | 2% |
| South Barrington | 17 | $960,000 | $18,524 | 1.9% |
| Dixmoor | 6 | $73,000 | $1,391 | 1.9% |
| Willow Springs | 23 | $356,000 | $6,764 | 1.9% |
| Crestwood | 49 | $161,000 | $2,984 | 1.9% |
| Burr Ridge | 31 | $575,000 | $11,133 | 1.9% |
| Hinsdale | 11 | $985,000 | $18,959 | 1.9% |
| Western Springs | 57 | $650,000 | $12,333 | 1.9% |
| La Grange | 70 | $606,000 | $11,238 | 1.9% |
| Countryside | 22 | $292,500 | $5,580 | 1.9% |
| Bedford Park | 2 | $307,500 | $5,717 | 1.9% |
| Des Plaines | 279 | $265,000 | $5,119 | 1.9% |
| Elk Grove Village | 118 | $325,000 | $6,077 | 1.9% |
| Northfield | 33 | $665,000 | $12,717 | 1.9% |
| Skokie | 190 | $380,000 | $7,052 | 1.9% |
| Lincolnwood | 50 | $465,000 | $8,732 | 1.9% |
| Barrington | 36 | $550,000 | $9,646 | 1.8% |
| Lemont | 67 | $410,000 | $7,585 | 1.8% |
| Niles | 90 | $340,000 | $6,289 | 1.8% |
| Robbins | 8 | $122,500 | $2,228 | 1.8% |
| Prospect Heights | 44 | $408,500 | $7,367 | 1.8% |
| Hometown | 17 | $190,000 | $3,390 | 1.8% |
| Norridge | 53 | $355,500 | $6,128 | 1.7% |
| Harwood Heights | 24 | $360,000 | $6,120 | 1.7% |
| Indian Head Park | 37 | $330,000 | $5,461 | 1.7% |
| La Grange Highlands | 10 | $425,000 | $7,030 | 1.7% |
| Glenview | 240 | $575,000 | $9,819 | 1.7% |
| Calumet Park | 15 | $187,000 | $3,089 | 1.7% |
| Wilmette | 131 | $865,000 | $14,668 | 1.7% |
| Winnetka | 71 | $1,442,500 | $25,161 | 1.7% |
| Elmhurst | 2 | $237,500 | $3,782 | 1.6% |
| Kenilworth | 17 | $2,150,000 | $34,274 | 1.6% |
| Merrionette Park | 6 | $202,000 | $3,191 | 1.6% |
| Chicago | 7,537 | $305,000 | $4,621 | 1.5% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 6 | $549,500 | $8,177 | 1.5% |
| Steger | 21 | $165,000 | $2,014 | 1.2% |
| Rosemont | 2 | $612,500 | $6,847 | 1.1% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 9 | $515,000 | $5,904 | 1.1% |
| Deercrest Estates | 3 | $686,000 | $6,110 | 0.9% |
