Owners of homes in Arlington Heights paid property taxes equal to 2.3% of their home values during the fourth quarter of 2025, more than 2.6 times higher than the national average, according to BlockShopper.com.
The median sale price for an Arlington Heights home during this period was $415,000, given 199 properties were sold. The city’s median property tax bill in 2025 was $9,625—2.3% of the median assessed value.
The average effective property tax rate nationwide stood at 0.888% in 2024.
Within Cook County, Ford Heights, Phoenix and Park Forest reported the highest effective property tax rates.
The figures in this article calculate the 2025 effective property tax rate using projected inflation and 2024 county tax data. Actual effective rates may differ slightly in some cases.
Across the United States, home prices continued to climb in 2025, with a national median of approximately $447,000 in June—an increase of 1.13% compared with the prior year, Redfin reported. The data indicated a pronounced imbalance in supply and demand, with 36% more sellers than buyers (a gap of 508,715 homes). According to Redfin, a balanced market features seller and buyer counts within 10% of each other.
The following table provides a comparison of Ford Heights and other Cook County cities by their median effective property tax rates, based on fourth-quarter 2025 sales and tax data.
| City | Q4 2025 Sales | Q4 2025 Median Price | Median tax 2025 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights | 2 | $35,000 | $2,576 | 7.4% |
| Phoenix | 8 | $61,000 | $4,064 | 6.7% |
| Park Forest | 78 | $140,000 | $8,293 | 5.9% |
| Riverdale | 37 | $105,000 | $5,050 | 4.8% |
| East Chicago Heights | 5 | $75,000 | $3,486 | 4.6% |
| Harvey | 41 | $85,000 | $3,839 | 4.5% |
| Robbins | 15 | $60,000 | $2,713 | 4.5% |
| Dolton | 66 | $142,500 | $6,260 | 4.4% |
| Rosemont | 6 | $210,000 | $9,220 | 4.4% |
| Calumet City | 89 | $150,000 | $6,470 | 4.3% |
| Flossmoor | 26 | $272,500 | $11,590 | 4.3% |
| Burnham | 9 | $155,000 | $5,992 | 3.9% |
| South Holland | 76 | $220,250 | $8,295 | 3.8% |
| Country Club Hills | 64 | $208,750 | $7,853 | 3.8% |
| Hazel Crest | 49 | $189,000 | $6,782 | 3.6% |
| Homewood | 54 | $227,500 | $7,812 | 3.4% |
| South Chicago Heights | 11 | $107,500 | $3,640 | 3.4% |
| Richton Park | 31 | $209,000 | $7,047 | 3.4% |
| Olympia Fields | 8 | $326,250 | $10,691 | 3.3% |
| Calumet Park | 13 | $151,000 | $4,947 | 3.3% |
| Oak Park | 152 | $398,500 | $13,180 | 3.3% |
| Markham | 57 | $160,000 | $5,099 | 3.2% |
| Glenwood | 32 | $214,500 | $6,776 | 3.2% |
| Countryside | 17 | $189,500 | $6,147 | 3.2% |
| Berkeley | 16 | $258,750 | $8,204 | 3.2% |
| Maywood | 58 | $260,000 | $8,299 | 3.2% |
| Summit | 9 | $240,000 | $7,542 | 3.1% |
| Thornton | 9 | $196,000 | $6,100 | 3.1% |
| Matteson | 46 | $268,500 | $8,210 | 3.1% |
| Tri-Taylor | 7 | $275,000 | $8,533 | 3.1% |
| Lansing | 98 | $192,000 | $5,828 | 3% |
| Lynwood | 24 | $226,000 | $6,659 | 2.9% |
| East Hazel Crest | 6 | $200,000 | $5,703 | 2.9% |
| Schiller Park | 36 | $250,000 | $7,296 | 2.9% |
| Riverside | 23 | $473,000 | $13,659 | 2.9% |
| Bellwood | 43 | $265,000 | $7,689 | 2.9% |
| Forest Park | 59 | $280,000 | $8,145 | 2.9% |
| Worth | 33 | $218,000 | $5,956 | 2.7% |
| Tinley Park | 175 | $285,000 | $7,730 | 2.7% |
| Oak Forest | 79 | $276,000 | $7,389 | 2.7% |
| Hickory Hills | 29 | $280,000 | $7,601 | 2.7% |
| Forest River | 3 | $272,500 | $7,325 | 2.7% |
| Chicago Heights | 60 | $188,750 | $4,969 | 2.6% |
| Northlake | 19 | $270,000 | $6,886 | 2.6% |
| Bridgeview | 39 | $290,000 | $7,530 | 2.6% |
| Stone Park | 3 | $275,000 | $7,020 | 2.6% |
| Hillside | 9 | $285,000 | $7,357 | 2.6% |
| Bartlett | 34 | $375,000 | $9,695 | 2.6% |
| Evergreen Park | 50 | $267,500 | $6,838 | 2.6% |
| Berwyn | 100 | $325,000 | $8,193 | 2.5% |
| Palatine | 203 | $325,000 | $8,179 | 2.5% |
| Palos Heights | 49 | $350,000 | $8,809 | 2.5% |
| Alsip | 53 | $269,000 | $6,639 | 2.5% |
| Golf | 2 | $855,000 | $21,237 | 2.5% |
| Chicago Ridge | 46 | $206,000 | $5,165 | 2.5% |
| Hoffman Estates | 116 | $359,500 | $8,703 | 2.4% |
| Midlothian | 40 | $244,250 | $5,868 | 2.4% |
| Brookfield | 57 | $345,000 | $8,341 | 2.4% |
| Wheeling | 82 | $280,500 | $6,715 | 2.4% |
| Arlington Heights | 199 | $415,000 | $9,625 | 2.3% |
| Elmwood Park | 72 | $370,000 | $8,632 | 2.3% |
| Broadview | 14 | $285,000 | $6,674 | 2.3% |
| Buffalo Grove | 58 | $319,500 | $7,501 | 2.3% |
| Burbank | 77 | $285,000 | $6,679 | 2.3% |
| Orland Hills | 14 | $317,500 | $7,351 | 2.3% |
| Sauk Village | 42 | $142,500 | $3,222 | 2.3% |
| Cicero | 79 | $300,000 | $6,899 | 2.3% |
| La Grange | 42 | $547,500 | $12,670 | 2.3% |
| Oak Lawn | 172 | $270,000 | $6,237 | 2.3% |
| Merrionette Park | 5 | $200,000 | $4,559 | 2.3% |
| Wicker Park | 34 | $645,500 | $14,685 | 2.3% |
| Orland Park | 206 | $381,000 | $8,488 | 2.2% |
| Rolling Meadows | 76 | $324,500 | $7,254 | 2.2% |
| River Grove | 25 | $340,000 | $7,578 | 2.2% |
| Hinsdale | 9 | $900,000 | $19,943 | 2.2% |
| Hanover Park | 44 | $332,000 | $7,432 | 2.2% |
| Andersonville | 23 | $500,000 | $11,235 | 2.2% |
| Pilsen | 28 | $385,500 | $8,597 | 2.2% |
| Blue Island | 29 | $253,500 | $5,595 | 2.2% |
| Schaumburg | 208 | $315,000 | $6,910 | 2.2% |
| Palos Park | 33 | $470,000 | $10,299 | 2.2% |
| Mount Prospect | 128 | $414,000 | $9,007 | 2.2% |
| River Forest | 27 | $790,000 | $17,337 | 2.2% |
| Evanston | 152 | $428,750 | $9,335 | 2.2% |
| West Loop | 27 | $325,000 | $7,054 | 2.2% |
| Willow Springs | 26 | $350,000 | $7,438 | 2.1% |
| Harwood Heights | 15 | $350,000 | $7,470 | 2.1% |
| Crestwood | 52 | $175,000 | $3,733 | 2.1% |
| Streamwood | 99 | $320,000 | $6,870 | 2.1% |
| Sauganash | 19 | $435,000 | $9,296 | 2.1% |
| East Merrionette Park | 5 | $200,000 | $4,226 | 2.1% |
| North Riverside | 14 | $339,750 | $7,087 | 2.1% |
| Morton Grove | 69 | $422,500 | $8,793 | 2.1% |
| Northbrook | 101 | $620,000 | $12,866 | 2.1% |
| Elgin | 58 | $297,500 | $6,207 | 2.1% |
| Hyde Park | 44 | $244,000 | $5,095 | 2.1% |
| Oakland | 12 | $138,000 | $2,878 | 2.1% |
| Inverness | 30 | $746,000 | $15,253 | 2% |
| Melrose Park | 40 | $324,250 | $6,577 | 2% |
| Park Ridge | 101 | $570,000 | $11,588 | 2% |
| Indian Head Park | 21 | $300,000 | $6,105 | 2% |
| La Grange Park | 26 | $507,500 | $10,325 | 2% |
| Westchester | 57 | $360,000 | $7,042 | 2% |
| Lincolnwood | 33 | $525,000 | $10,508 | 2% |
| Hometown | 22 | $225,250 | $4,468 | 2% |
| Lemont | 46 | $459,000 | $8,936 | 1.9% |
| Niles | 99 | $395,000 | $7,565 | 1.9% |
| Lyons | 17 | $295,000 | $5,717 | 1.9% |
| Justice | 22 | $330,500 | $6,439 | 1.9% |
| Des Plaines | 215 | $342,000 | $6,592 | 1.9% |
| Elk Grove Village | 78 | $390,000 | $7,490 | 1.9% |
| Skokie | 160 | $422,500 | $8,127 | 1.9% |
| Prospect Heights | 27 | $475,000 | $9,086 | 1.9% |
| Roscoe Village | 31 | $805,000 | $15,359 | 1.9% |
| Edgebrook | 16 | $551,000 | $10,556 | 1.9% |
| West Town | 66 | $560,000 | $10,867 | 1.9% |
| West Hometown | 12 | $229,750 | $4,468 | 1.9% |
| Barrington Hills | 12 | $1,106,875 | $20,615 | 1.9% |
| Franklin Park | 35 | $357,500 | $6,750 | 1.9% |
| Kenilworth | 17 | $1,815,000 | $33,909 | 1.9% |
| Stickney | 10 | $332,500 | $6,302 | 1.9% |
| Oriole Park | 20 | $302,500 | $5,745 | 1.9% |
| Noble Square | 19 | $610,000 | $11,557 | 1.9% |
| Ukrainian Village | 45 | $660,000 | $12,414 | 1.9% |
| The Loop | 23 | $315,000 | $5,983 | 1.9% |
| Norridge | 46 | $400,000 | $7,229 | 1.8% |
| Palos Hills | 65 | $280,000 | $5,099 | 1.8% |
| Glenview | 175 | $599,000 | $11,021 | 1.8% |
| Wilmette | 86 | $850,750 | $15,683 | 1.8% |
| Albany Park | 77 | $420,000 | $7,574 | 1.8% |
| University Village / Little Italy | 24 | $385,000 | $7,107 | 1.8% |
| Chinatown | 5 | $326,000 | $5,901 | 1.8% |
| River North | 65 | $428,000 | $7,909 | 1.8% |
| Burr Ridge | 13 | $655,000 | $11,641 | 1.8% |
| Glencoe | 23 | $1,500,000 | $26,861 | 1.8% |
| West Rogers Park | 132 | $336,000 | $5,976 | 1.8% |
| Norwood Park | 52 | $404,000 | $7,246 | 1.8% |
| North Center | 48 | $862,500 | $15,171 | 1.8% |
| Edison Park | 28 | $455,000 | $8,128 | 1.8% |
| West Lincolnwood | 6 | $905,000 | $16,264 | 1.8% |
| River West | 24 | $443,750 | $7,828 | 1.8% |
| Heart of Chicago | 10 | $450,000 | $7,896 | 1.8% |
| South Loop | 149 | $340,000 | $5,958 | 1.8% |
| Near North | 93 | $390,000 | $7,005 | 1.8% |
| Edgewater | 123 | $250,000 | $4,310 | 1.7% |
| Avondale | 34 | $535,000 | $9,281 | 1.7% |
| Bucktown | 74 | $785,500 | $13,675 | 1.7% |
| Chicago Lawn | 15 | $175,000 | $3,049 | 1.7% |
| Canaryville/Fuller Park | 17 | $220,000 | $3,749 | 1.7% |
| Washington Park | 18 | $165,000 | $2,878 | 1.7% |
| La Grange Highlands | 7 | $475,000 | $7,918 | 1.7% |
| Ravenswood | 43 | $601,500 | $10,121 | 1.7% |
| Wrigleyville | 37 | $735,000 | $12,262 | 1.7% |
| Greektown | 5 | $370,000 | $6,251 | 1.7% |
| Morgan Park | 51 | $195,000 | $3,255 | 1.7% |
| Streeterville | 34 | $392,500 | $6,501 | 1.7% |
| Gold Coast | 204 | $472,500 | $8,003 | 1.7% |
| Barrington | 39 | $599,000 | $9,873 | 1.6% |
| Dixmoor | 7 | $160,000 | $2,561 | 1.6% |
| Western Springs | 37 | $875,000 | $14,354 | 1.6% |
| Roselle | 13 | $420,000 | $6,907 | 1.6% |
| Portage Park | 122 | $413,500 | $6,622 | 1.6% |
| Jefferson Park | 61 | $403,000 | $6,524 | 1.6% |
| O’Hare | 25 | $415,000 | $6,627 | 1.6% |
| Bronzeville | 54 | $306,000 | $4,925 | 1.6% |
| South Barrington | 12 | $1,225,000 | $19,002 | 1.6% |
| Northbrook West | 3 | $547,000 | $8,514 | 1.6% |
| Dunning | 101 | $327,500 | $5,176 | 1.6% |
| Irving Park | 61 | $570,000 | $8,971 | 1.6% |
| Logan Square | 166 | $610,000 | $9,520 | 1.6% |
| Mayfair | 13 | $457,500 | $7,235 | 1.6% |
| Near West Side | 67 | $475,000 | $7,573 | 1.6% |
| Beverly | 44 | $360,500 | $5,693 | 1.6% |
| Ashburn | 30 | $223,750 | $3,529 | 1.6% |
| Rogers Park | 115 | $245,000 | $3,825 | 1.6% |
| Northfield | 20 | $887,250 | $13,650 | 1.5% |
| Montclare | 21 | $325,000 | $4,947 | 1.5% |
| Lakeview | 213 | $635,000 | $9,752 | 1.5% |
| Bridgeport | 63 | $480,000 | $7,418 | 1.5% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 6 | $387,500 | $5,690 | 1.5% |
| Boystown | 76 | $323,750 | $4,781 | 1.5% |
| Forest Glen | 9 | $360,000 | $5,357 | 1.5% |
| Humboldt Park | 78 | $391,000 | $5,691 | 1.5% |
| Posen | 5 | $254,000 | $3,607 | 1.4% |
| Winnetka | 35 | $1,925,000 | $27,859 | 1.4% |
| Buena Park | 39 | $305,000 | $4,303 | 1.4% |
| Union Ridge | 10 | $414,750 | $5,985 | 1.4% |
| Big Oaks | 10 | $430,000 | $6,228 | 1.4% |
| Archer Heights | 19 | $278,000 | $4,010 | 1.4% |
| Mount Greenwood | 40 | $315,000 | $4,477 | 1.4% |
| Scottsdale | 32 | $287,500 | $4,010 | 1.4% |
| Old Town | 48 | $485,000 | $6,779 | 1.4% |
| Chicago | 5,656 | $342,250 | $4,739 | 1.4% |
| Lincoln Square | 6 | $857,500 | $11,846 | 1.4% |
| Galewood | 22 | $350,000 | $4,785 | 1.4% |
| Lincoln Park | 222 | $792,500 | $10,921 | 1.4% |
| North Park | 34 | $522,500 | $7,153 | 1.4% |
| Goose Island | 11 | $630,000 | $8,687 | 1.4% |
| Garfield Ridge | 80 | $334,000 | $4,596 | 1.4% |
| Roseland/Pullman | 120 | $115,500 | $1,602 | 1.4% |
| Chatham | 51 | $225,000 | $3,107 | 1.4% |
| Washington Heights | 20 | $150,000 | $2,081 | 1.4% |
| Kenwood | 15 | $460,000 | $6,237 | 1.4% |
| Deercrest Estates | 4 | $547,500 | $7,088 | 1.3% |
| Little Village | 36 | $255,000 | $3,346 | 1.3% |
| Clearing | 30 | $325,000 | $4,251 | 1.3% |
| West Lawn | 46 | $281,000 | $3,770 | 1.3% |
| South Shore | 76 | $162,500 | $2,159 | 1.3% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 4 | $702,500 | $8,997 | 1.3% |
| North Mayfair | 13 | $540,000 | $6,882 | 1.3% |
| Burnside | 49 | $150,000 | $1,917 | 1.3% |
| Steger | 19 | $180,000 | $2,235 | 1.2% |
| Belmont/Cragin | 70 | $395,000 | $4,709 | 1.2% |
| Hermosa | 33 | $435,000 | $5,393 | 1.2% |
| Brighton Park | 32 | $305,000 | $3,613 | 1.2% |
| Wrightwood | 14 | $296,500 | $3,536 | 1.2% |
| McKinley Park | 27 | $423,000 | $5,065 | 1.2% |
| Uptown | 67 | $465,000 | $5,369 | 1.2% |
| Austin | 105 | $310,000 | $3,586 | 1.2% |
| Woodlawn | 29 | $304,000 | $3,523 | 1.2% |
| Calumet Heights | 56 | $206,750 | $2,396 | 1.2% |
| East Garfield Park | 40 | $297,500 | $3,283 | 1.1% |
| Brainerd | 70 | $211,000 | $2,404 | 1.1% |
| West Elsdon | 23 | $330,000 | $3,770 | 1.1% |
| Marquette Park | 38 | $281,750 | $3,049 | 1.1% |
| Hegewisch | 28 | $189,500 | $2,081 | 1.1% |
| Gage Park | 31 | $285,000 | $3,049 | 1.1% |
| Gresham | 105 | $225,000 | $2,315 | 1% |
| Greater Grand Crossing | 82 | $206,500 | $2,076 | 1% |
| East Side | 36 | $199,500 | $1,841 | 0.9% |
| South Deering | 23 | $130,000 | $1,198 | 0.9% |
| Lawndale | 72 | $278,000 | $2,398 | 0.9% |
| West Garfield Park | 21 | $205,000 | $1,793 | 0.9% |
| South Chicago | 68 | $193,500 | $1,689 | 0.9% |
| Englewood | 112 | $132,500 | $955 | 0.7% |
| Back of the Yards | 51 | $215,000 | $1,487 | 0.7% |
| West Pullman | 100 | $167,500 | $1,123 | 0.7% |
| Riverdale/Altgeld Gardens | 7 | $130,000 | $719 | 0.6% |
| West Englewood | 59 | $220,000 | $716 | 0.3% |