Property owners in Cook County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.7 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 2024 was $320,000, based on data from the 15,444 properties sold during that time. In 2024, the median tax bill for the county was $6,058, which is 1.9% of the median value of the homes that were taxed.
This is 1.7 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 Park Forest and Stickney paid the highest rates.
The above article calculates the effective property tax rate for 2024 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 Park Forest 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 2024.
| City | Q2 2024 Sales | Q2 2024 Median Price | Median tax 2024 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest | 91 | $140,000 | $5,812 | 4.2% |
| Stickney | 22 | $157,000 | $5,943 | 3.8% |
| Dolton | 94 | $150,000 | $5,595 | 3.7% |
| Rosemont | 7 | $190,000 | $7,105 | 3.7% |
| Maywood | 74 | $212,500 | $7,838 | 3.7% |
| Richton Park | 45 | $160,000 | $5,733 | 3.6% |
| Country Club Hills | 92 | $191,750 | $6,616 | 3.5% |
| Ford Heights | 3 | $74,500 | $2,533 | 3.4% |
| Riverside | 38 | $402,500 | $13,589 | 3.4% |
| Calumet City | 98 | $157,250 | $5,014 | 3.2% |
| Robbins | 9 | $73,000 | $2,312 | 3.2% |
| Stone Park | 7 | $220,000 | $7,038 | 3.2% |
| Matteson | 58 | $225,000 | $7,103 | 3.2% |
| South Holland | 94 | $212,500 | $6,540 | 3.1% |
| Bellwood | 50 | $235,250 | $7,196 | 3.1% |
| Flossmoor | 44 | $342,500 | $10,440 | 3% |
| Olympia Fields | 14 | $338,500 | $10,233 | 3% |
| Schiller Park | 35 | $206,000 | $6,237 | 3% |
| Harvey | 51 | $105,000 | $3,073 | 2.9% |
| Chicago Heights | 86 | $150,000 | $4,353 | 2.9% |
| Berkeley | 26 | $277,000 | $7,636 | 2.8% |
| Buffalo Grove | 72 | $262,500 | $7,327 | 2.8% |
| Burnham | 13 | $185,000 | $5,036 | 2.7% |
| Hazel Crest | 50 | $194,750 | $5,215 | 2.7% |
| Glenwood | 47 | $193,000 | $5,277 | 2.7% |
| Oak Park | 207 | $485,000 | $13,244 | 2.7% |
| Markham | 62 | $163,000 | $4,289 | 2.6% |
| Lansing | 103 | $190,000 | $5,033 | 2.6% |
| Bartlett | 62 | $340,000 | $8,830 | 2.6% |
| Homewood | 87 | $250,000 | $6,307 | 2.5% |
| Riverdale | 44 | $139,250 | $3,538 | 2.5% |
| Tinley Park | 213 | $280,000 | $7,007 | 2.5% |
| Cicero | 103 | $256,000 | $6,513 | 2.5% |
| Midlothian | 54 | $216,500 | $5,422 | 2.5% |
| River Forest | 49 | $690,000 | $17,195 | 2.5% |
| Forest View | 3 | $270,000 | $6,642 | 2.5% |
| Berwyn | 126 | $333,750 | $7,892 | 2.4% |
| River Grove | 28 | $278,250 | $6,581 | 2.4% |
| Oak Forest | 81 | $298,000 | $7,053 | 2.4% |
| Bridgeview | 37 | $275,000 | $6,476 | 2.4% |
| Kenilworth | 11 | $1,472,500 | $35,567 | 2.4% |
| Chicago Ridge | 39 | $170,000 | $4,065 | 2.4% |
| Orland Park | 241 | $330,000 | $7,497 | 2.3% |
| Lynwood | 24 | $259,500 | $6,050 | 2.3% |
| Palatine | 293 | $318,000 | $7,423 | 2.3% |
| Elmwood Park | 79 | $350,000 | $8,209 | 2.3% |
| Mount Prospect | 171 | $370,000 | $8,382 | 2.3% |
| La Grange Park | 41 | $405,000 | $9,407 | 2.3% |
| Alsip | 49 | $239,000 | $5,586 | 2.3% |
| Broadview | 19 | $255,000 | $5,762 | 2.3% |
| Hillside | 21 | $300,000 | $6,789 | 2.3% |
| Prospect Heights | 54 | $333,500 | $7,645 | 2.3% |
| Hoffman Estates | 186 | $360,000 | $7,919 | 2.2% |
| Orland Hills | 13 | $302,000 | $6,528 | 2.2% |
| Brookfield | 49 | $350,000 | $7,872 | 2.2% |
| Hickory Hills | 37 | $315,000 | $6,799 | 2.2% |
| Worth | 34 | $247,500 | $5,411 | 2.2% |
| Palos Heights | 54 | $350,000 | $7,823 | 2.2% |
| Forest Park | 64 | $325,000 | $7,264 | 2.2% |
| Roselle | 12 | $303,750 | $6,605 | 2.2% |
| Oak Lawn | 221 | $251,000 | $5,481 | 2.2% |
| Merrionette Park | 2 | $148,000 | $3,312 | 2.2% |
| East Hazel Crest | 5 | $200,000 | $4,192 | 2.1% |
| Thornton | 10 | $192,500 | $4,048 | 2.1% |
| South Chicago Heights | 16 | $135,000 | $2,889 | 2.1% |
| Willow Springs | 25 | $340,000 | $7,019 | 2.1% |
| Schaumburg | 247 | $300,000 | $6,265 | 2.1% |
| Arlington Heights | 302 | $421,250 | $9,043 | 2.1% |
| Palos Park | 35 | $440,000 | $9,153 | 2.1% |
| Northlake | 26 | $275,000 | $5,882 | 2.1% |
| Countryside | 21 | $278,000 | $5,791 | 2.1% |
| Calumet Park | 21 | $155,000 | $3,206 | 2.1% |
| Wheeling | 114 | $280,000 | $5,818 | 2.1% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 3 | $402,000 | $8,485 | 2.1% |
| Hanover Park | 41 | $318,000 | $6,520 | 2.1% |
| Burbank | 71 | $282,000 | $5,932 | 2.1% |
| Inverness | 26 | $770,000 | $15,575 | 2% |
| Rolling Meadows | 93 | $310,000 | $6,291 | 2% |
| Melrose Park | 36 | $287,500 | $5,639 | 2% |
| Lyons | 25 | $250,000 | $5,005 | 2% |
| Justice | 37 | $279,000 | $5,645 | 2% |
| Hinsdale | 14 | $987,000 | $19,675 | 2% |
| La Grange | 67 | $573,000 | $11,662 | 2% |
| North Riverside | 17 | $320,000 | $6,418 | 2% |
| Morton Grove | 70 | $409,500 | $8,204 | 2% |
| Evanston | 232 | $428,500 | $8,743 | 2% |
| Northbrook | 144 | $620,000 | $12,409 | 2% |
| Streamwood | 148 | $300,000 | $6,114 | 2% |
| Evergreen Park | 78 | $290,000 | $5,833 | 2% |
| Barrington | 27 | $525,000 | $10,010 | 1.9% |
| Blue Island | 41 | $235,000 | $4,388 | 1.9% |
| Sauk Village | 60 | $147,500 | $2,788 | 1.9% |
| Franklin Park | 53 | $315,000 | $5,862 | 1.9% |
| Park Ridge | 178 | $532,500 | $10,263 | 1.9% |
| Summit | 8 | $317,500 | $5,930 | 1.9% |
| Western Springs | 57 | $685,000 | $12,798 | 1.9% |
| Des Plaines | 274 | $285,000 | $5,312 | 1.9% |
| Elgin | 62 | $285,000 | $5,344 | 1.9% |
| Lincolnwood | 45 | $485,000 | $9,062 | 1.9% |
| South Barrington | 13 | $1,050,000 | $19,223 | 1.8% |
| Lemont | 52 | $440,000 | $7,871 | 1.8% |
| Equestrian Woods | 2 | $819,250 | $14,780 | 1.8% |
| Harwood Heights | 24 | $350,000 | $6,351 | 1.8% |
| Crestwood | 43 | $170,000 | $3,097 | 1.8% |
| Burr Ridge | 17 | $650,000 | $11,553 | 1.8% |
| La Grange Highlands | 12 | $413,500 | $7,295 | 1.8% |
| Westchester | 69 | $355,000 | $6,365 | 1.8% |
| Elk Grove Village | 111 | $350,000 | $6,306 | 1.8% |
| Glencoe | 38 | $1,355,000 | $24,388 | 1.8% |
| Skokie | 194 | $412,250 | $7,318 | 1.8% |
| Barrington Hills | 8 | $1,225,000 | $20,808 | 1.7% |
| Phoenix | 5 | $148,000 | $2,563 | 1.7% |
| Norridge | 57 | $377,000 | $6,359 | 1.7% |
| Niles | 92 | $379,000 | $6,526 | 1.7% |
| Glenview | 218 | $597,500 | $10,189 | 1.7% |
| Wilmette | 136 | $900,500 | $15,222 | 1.7% |
| Winnetka | 42 | $1,555,000 | $26,111 | 1.7% |
| Posen | 8 | $232,000 | $3,629 | 1.6% |
| Bedford Park | 4 | $368,750 | $5,932 | 1.6% |
| Palos Hills | 67 | $290,000 | $4,557 | 1.6% |
| Northbrook West | 2 | $435,000 | $7,154 | 1.6% |
| Hometown | 12 | $220,000 | $3,517 | 1.6% |
| Chicago | 7,191 | $330,000 | $4,795 | 1.5% |
| Indian Head Park | 33 | $370,000 | $5,667 | 1.5% |
| Northfield | 35 | $900,000 | $13,196 | 1.5% |
| Deercrest Estates | 2 | $427,500 | $6,340 | 1.5% |
| Steger | 8 | $146,000 | $2,090 | 1.4% |
| Dixmoor | 5 | $110,000 | $1,444 | 1.3% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 7 | $525,000 | $6,126 | 1.2% |
