North Cook News

Cook County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average

By L. F. Olson | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Cook County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by North Cook News.

Home prices in Cook County increased

By L. F. Olson | Apr 14, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2025 in Cook County rose by $23,000, while total sales increased by 9%.