Average Tax Assessment in Cook County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County has a total of 1,353,964 properties with a cumulative value of $326.5B, making up 46.53% of all real estate value in Illinois. Property taxes in Cook County totaled $7.8B, with the average homeowner paying $5,866 in property taxes, which is slightly higher than the state average of $5,405. The average property tax rate in Cook County is 2.38%, which is lower than the state average of 2.47%. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
In Illinois, property taxes are based on the value of the property as of January 1st. Property owners have the option to appeal their property taxes between June and December, or within 30 days of when the notices are published. Property tax bills are issued on February 1st and July 1st, with the first installment due on June 1st in Cook County. This first installment is estimated at 55% of the prior year's tax bill, with taxes paid in arrears.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Cook Assessor | (312) 443-7550 |
| Cook Assessor | (218) 387-3650 |
| Cook Clerk of Court | (229) 896-7717 |
| Cook Recorder of Deeds | (312) 603-5050 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | June - December or 30 days after notices are published |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 1st and July 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | June, Two installments but due dates may vary by county March 1st, Cook County - 1st half installment, estimated at 55% of prior year tax bill with taxes paid in arrears. |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | September, Two installments but due dates may vary by county August 1, Cook County - 2nd half installment - TARGETED but may be delayed - due 30 days after being issued. Reconciled installment using the BOR certified AV, actual local tax rate, and final state equalization factor, less the estimated 1st installment with taxes paid in arrears |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Cook County
Total Real Estate Value
$326.5B
Total Real Property Taxes
$7.8B
Average Property Tax Rate
2.38%
# of Real Properties
1.4M
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Cook County
Cook County has an average property tax rate of 2.38%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1.08%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Cook County vary significantly from city to city, with Park Forest having the highest effective property tax rate at 7.07%, and Countryside having the lowest at 1.9%. This means that homeowners in Park Forest will pay more than three times the amount of taxes than those in Countryside.
Overall, Cook County has a higher than average property tax rate, but the rates vary significantly from city to city. Homeowners should be aware of the differences in rates when considering where to purchase a home, as the amount of taxes due can vary greatly.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Cook County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | $57,634 | $118,240 | $157,230 | $184,962 | $216,662 |
| Arlington Heights | $93,720 | $177,738 | $284,975 | $357,300 | $440,285 |
| Barrington | $237,280 | $316,360 | $431,090 | $610,890 | $825,752 |
| Bartlett | $100,570 | $183,250 | $224,860 | $280,500 | $331,240 |
| Bellwood | $104,158 | $142,130 | $156,760 | $174,070 | $182,194 |
| Berkeley | $166,956 | $175,035 | $181,090 | $188,390 | $202,540 |
| Berwyn | $118,980 | $162,630 | $184,325 | $199,448 | $222,792 |
| Blue Island | $45,459 | $74,755 | $102,390 | $126,800 | $152,648 |
| Bridgeview | $91,560 | $146,735 | $173,555 | $200,205 | $236,890 |
| Broadview | $119,510 | $153,710 | $169,560 | $179,720 | $188,440 |
| Brookfield | $108,040 | $174,340 | $212,900 | $235,970 | $270,870 |
| Buffalo Grove | $71,760 | $120,120 | $210,485 | $268,610 | $310,155 |
| Burbank | $88,980 | $146,480 | $172,400 | $197,768 | $246,716 |
| Burr Ridge | $8,340 | $289,128 | $481,680 | $725,615 | $1,087,492 |
| Calumet City | $40,970 | $65,585 | $73,190 | $110,290 | $120,370 |
| Calumet Park | $56,720 | $69,590 | $75,940 | $81,730 | $96,310 |
| Chicago | $59,360 | $106,830 | $184,870 | $294,450 | $470,030 |
| Chicago Heights | $38,444 | $54,135 | $88,520 | $114,880 | $135,442 |
| Chicago Ridge | $56,560 | $72,060 | $128,030 | $169,955 | $192,404 |
| Cicero | $95,088 | $124,530 | $156,360 | $170,100 | $180,386 |
| Country Club Hills | $46,430 | $87,960 | $100,565 | $133,425 | $166,790 |
| Countryside | $71,010 | $99,050 | $239,475 | $329,115 | $518,682 |
| Crestwood | $11,040 | $66,830 | $97,770 | $169,170 | $196,055 |
| Des Plaines | $86,980 | $122,850 | $181,245 | $251,548 | $290,012 |
| Dixmoor | $22,310 | $28,460 | $39,120 | $52,720 | $63,990 |
| Dolton | $46,543 | $64,172 | $92,285 | $115,988 | $128,564 |
| East Hazel Crest | $46,307 | $58,712 | $72,310 | $111,510 | $137,778 |
| Elgin | $100,810 | $134,750 | $160,330 | $196,150 | $259,606 |
| Elk Grove Village | $110,060 | $169,305 | $217,040 | $279,830 | $318,387 |
| Elmwood Park | $70,556 | $168,718 | $220,290 | $239,768 | $285,271 |
| Evanston | $114,800 | $185,420 | $296,050 | $489,340 | $685,200 |
| Evergreen Park | $83,332 | $126,092 | $163,665 | $179,885 | $218,767 |
| Flossmoor | $104,980 | $150,485 | $203,660 | $254,385 | $330,677 |
| Ford Heights | $20,059 | $24,248 | $25,490 | $27,982 | $36,332 |
| Forest Park | $71,490 | $94,630 | $188,700 | $260,090 | $326,712 |
| Franklin Park | $82,840 | $132,340 | $167,740 | $177,962 | $186,125 |
| Glencoe | $378,850 | $506,920 | $747,270 | $1,083,820 | $1,535,430 |
| Glenview | $147,458 | $251,590 | $377,920 | $559,190 | $785,206 |
| Glenwood | $46,825 | $85,502 | $116,220 | $138,982 | $154,625 |
| Hanover Park | $119,630 | $151,170 | $187,970 | $203,300 | $212,280 |
| Harvey | $21,250 | $30,490 | $41,900 | $48,035 | $58,264 |
| Harwood Heights | $148,640 | $191,810 | $234,500 | $265,040 | $327,718 |
| Hazel Crest | $31,400 | $53,140 | $91,420 | $113,975 | $143,505 |
| Hickory Hills | $82,560 | $143,250 | $199,810 | $225,220 | $271,352 |
| Hillside | $81,484 | $161,180 | $179,270 | $188,310 | $209,502 |
| Hinsdale | $296,308 | $509,310 | $786,460 | $1,095,930 | $1,668,290 |
| Hoffman Estates | $97,430 | $190,120 | $230,485 | $285,918 | $351,687 |
| Hometown | $105,536 | $107,600 | $109,850 | $125,865 | $142,834 |
| Homewood | $56,828 | $96,518 | $143,275 | $170,355 | $202,035 |
| Indian Head Park | $110,920 | $176,540 | $211,940 | $323,100 | $519,034 |
| Inverness | $301,551 | $400,965 | $497,070 | $619,402 | $780,531 |
| Justice | $103,265 | $151,020 | $169,965 | $211,120 | $239,302 |
| Kenilworth | $524,340 | $623,325 | $1,093,070 | $1,403,505 | $1,791,690 |
| La Grange Highlands | $242,394 | $260,392 | $296,075 | $364,555 | $530,261 |
| La Grange | $113,450 | $239,838 | $374,020 | $549,082 | $700,418 |
| La Grange Park | $197,531 | $248,790 | $291,890 | $388,008 | $516,550 |
| Lansing | $45,740 | $72,980 | $98,060 | $131,400 | $158,214 |
| Lemont | $188,470 | $248,955 | $348,960 | $440,495 | $542,366 |
| Lincolnwood | $150,880 | $217,860 | $297,770 | $365,770 | $502,280 |
| Lynwood | $51,210 | $107,320 | $137,210 | $188,040 | $280,392 |
| Lyons | $73,206 | $132,530 | $152,730 | $167,755 | $194,928 |
| Markham | $31,880 | $46,170 | $53,210 | $72,500 | $106,840 |
| Matteson | $78,024 | $114,948 | $145,810 | $201,908 | $247,408 |
| Maywood | $91,244 | $129,135 | $154,550 | $166,330 | $178,914 |
| Melrose Park | $121,008 | $143,840 | $164,685 | $194,020 | $234,910 |
| Merrionette Park | $43,769 | $110,650 | $114,845 | $134,430 | $172,233 |
| Midlothian | $80,544 | $116,550 | $132,270 | $148,180 | $188,570 |
| Morton Grove | $128,420 | $197,785 | $263,980 | $287,310 | $361,420 |
| Mount Prospect | $100,870 | $195,560 | $261,810 | $303,240 | $371,600 |
| Niles | $129,732 | $172,070 | $245,640 | $275,400 | $336,272 |
| Norridge | $177,497 | $222,428 | $252,905 | $278,618 | $326,992 |
| Northbrook | $164,350 | $282,555 | $413,350 | $560,470 | $732,930 |
| Northfield | $169,170 | $280,550 | $441,420 | $760,725 | $1,134,918 |
| Northlake | $49,980 | $134,620 | $157,980 | $167,730 | $180,920 |
| Oak Forest | $84,710 | $142,310 | $172,180 | $199,830 | $237,024 |
| Oak Lawn | $61,953 | $89,802 | $165,540 | $203,430 | $242,740 |
| Oak Park | $98,920 | $171,150 | $330,265 | $412,332 | $545,444 |
| Olympia Fields | $138,466 | $165,248 | $203,985 | $240,240 | $303,901 |
| Orland Hills | $136,558 | $173,390 | $202,090 | $230,490 | $273,864 |
| Orland Park | $127,750 | $185,920 | $256,935 | $329,088 | $421,039 |
| Palatine | $76,570 | $117,530 | $218,360 | $302,310 | $411,558 |
| Palos Heights | $163,580 | $198,250 | $243,185 | $292,868 | $349,578 |
| Palos Hills | $53,500 | $111,070 | $147,910 | $227,150 | $269,384 |
| Palos Park | $175,990 | $257,325 | $335,635 | $407,992 | $509,066 |
| Park Forest | $34,274 | $46,765 | $61,260 | $85,020 | $103,242 |
| Park Ridge | $131,580 | $247,480 | $319,360 | $460,530 | $614,390 |
| Phoenix | $19,308 | $28,710 | $36,340 | $43,090 | $72,420 |
| Posen | $57,020 | $65,420 | $108,860 | $122,130 | $139,510 |
| Prospect Heights | $56,720 | $77,870 | $187,370 | $297,980 | $418,498 |
| Richton Park | $55,546 | $65,910 | $117,730 | $155,870 | $202,920 |
| Riverdale | $30,150 | $40,828 | $56,860 | $65,322 | $71,298 |
| River Forest | $115,406 | $228,790 | $495,680 | $643,625 | $787,652 |
| River Grove | $76,248 | $123,190 | $174,550 | $187,330 | $211,204 |
| Riverside | $168,498 | $208,900 | $273,930 | $374,290 | $464,592 |
| Robbins | $28,044 | $38,980 | $46,305 | $55,475 | $84,207 |
| Rolling Meadows | $83,920 | $105,290 | $192,810 | $226,120 | $330,614 |
| Roselle | $130,490 | $156,120 | $192,730 | $295,908 | $411,343 |
| Rosemont | $63,040 | $112,915 | $153,340 | $303,030 | $356,664 |
| Sauk Village | $43,128 | $44,890 | $47,180 | $59,560 | $121,974 |
| Schaumburg | $116,860 | $142,550 | $209,175 | $270,878 | $333,653 |
| Schiller Park | $72,071 | $95,872 | $176,965 | $199,228 | $208,093 |
| Skokie | $112,790 | $150,390 | $245,650 | $283,495 | $339,576 |
| South Barrington | $469,512 | $532,918 | $660,720 | $814,742 | $1,066,923 |
| South Chicago Heights | $46,572 | $60,090 | $85,040 | $96,100 | $122,916 |
| South Holland | $86,560 | $112,420 | $133,830 | $150,590 | $176,650 |
| Steger | $32,614 | $45,690 | $62,230 | $102,190 | $175,260 |
| Stone Park | $80,235 | $87,608 | $151,905 | $163,090 | $179,113 |
| Streamwood | $125,680 | $148,740 | $169,650 | $205,180 | $236,648 |
| Summit Argo | $87,628 | $97,255 | $146,965 | $158,972 | $185,460 |
| Thornton | $78,350 | $84,600 | $88,450 | $97,370 | $110,814 |
| Tinley Park | $105,594 | $150,830 | $192,235 | $232,112 | $306,032 |
| Westchester | $163,808 | $199,800 | $218,060 | $241,275 | $292,040 |
| Western Springs | $322,265 | $388,750 | $480,710 | $669,762 | $904,116 |
| Wheeling | $64,670 | $115,340 | $162,475 | $212,880 | $282,720 |
| Willow Springs | $82,140 | $142,795 | $217,290 | $294,560 | $416,814 |
| Wilmette | $238,143 | $353,530 | $519,210 | $713,895 | $1,080,397 |
| Winnetka | $431,838 | $605,392 | $892,040 | $1,236,250 | $1,845,707 |
| Worth | $53,050 | $78,205 | $158,120 | $176,340 | $206,880 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Cook County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | $1,264 | $2,671 | $4,547 | $5,802 | $6,882 |
| Arlington Heights | $2,058 | $4,054 | $7,321 | $9,535 | $12,238 |
| Barrington | $4,766 | $6,652 | $9,578 | $14,437 | $20,473 |
| Bartlett | $3,022 | $5,400 | $7,242 | $9,292 | $11,157 |
| Bellwood | $1,257 | $3,971 | $6,070 | $7,308 | $8,047 |
| Berkeley | $2,416 | $5,329 | $6,122 | $6,676 | $7,629 |
| Berwyn | $2,085 | $4,359 | $5,855 | $6,894 | $8,076 |
| Blue Island | $1,120 | $1,995 | $3,281 | $4,517 | $5,871 |
| Bridgeview | $1,927 | $3,575 | $5,211 | $6,323 | $7,735 |
| Broadview | $1,203 | $3,353 | $4,743 | $5,598 | $6,320 |
| Brookfield | $2,709 | $4,358 | $6,500 | $7,821 | $9,169 |
| Buffalo Grove | $1,570 | $3,037 | $5,750 | $7,993 | $9,566 |
| Burbank | $1,877 | $3,130 | $4,813 | $5,969 | $7,476 |
| Burr Ridge | $171 | $5,212 | $9,373 | $14,660 | $22,272 |
| Calumet City | $1,099 | $2,492 | $3,577 | $5,414 | $6,812 |
| Calumet Park | $801 | $1,533 | $2,719 | $3,916 | $4,823 |
| Chicago | $807 | $1,818 | $3,521 | $6,021 | $10,018 |
| Chicago Heights | $971 | $2,085 | $3,451 | $4,947 | $6,568 |
| Chicago Ridge | $1,000 | $1,751 | $2,932 | $5,029 | $6,075 |
| Cicero | $1,486 | $3,392 | $4,951 | $5,858 | $6,622 |
| Country Club Hills | $1,652 | $3,638 | $5,652 | $7,647 | $10,260 |
| Countryside | $923 | $1,791 | $4,443 | $6,648 | $10,558 |
| Crestwood | $252 | $873 | $2,117 | $4,303 | $5,480 |
| Des Plaines | $1,628 | $2,730 | $4,330 | $6,157 | $7,804 |
| Dixmoor | $406 | $675 | $1,210 | $2,019 | $2,715 |
| Dolton | $1,299 | $2,851 | $4,564 | $6,169 | $7,280 |
| East Hazel Crest | $757 | $1,658 | $2,841 | $4,597 | $6,741 |
| Elgin | $2,240 | $3,427 | $4,513 | $5,748 | $7,667 |
| Elk Grove Village | $2,108 | $3,443 | $4,992 | $6,929 | $8,593 |
| Elmwood Park | $1,776 | $3,735 | $6,442 | $7,614 | $9,093 |
| Evanston | $2,197 | $4,023 | $6,918 | $11,925 | $17,040 |
| Evergreen Park | $1,947 | $3,174 | $4,744 | $5,649 | $6,948 |
| Flossmoor | $3,389 | $5,991 | $8,634 | $11,568 | $15,374 |
| Ford Heights | $759 | $2,167 | $2,280 | $2,525 | $3,157 |
| Forest Park | $1,464 | $2,372 | $5,109 | $7,701 | $9,891 |
| Franklin Park | $1,979 | $3,077 | $4,814 | $5,530 | $6,355 |
| Glencoe | $9,327 | $13,210 | $19,854 | $29,328 | $41,993 |
| Glenview | $2,914 | $5,375 | $8,449 | $12,921 | $18,509 |
| Glenwood | $1,405 | $2,851 | $4,511 | $6,035 | $7,274 |
| Hanover Park | $2,837 | $3,844 | $5,455 | $6,183 | $6,989 |
| Harvey | $705 | $976 | $2,015 | $3,412 | $4,075 |
| Harwood Heights | $2,217 | $3,415 | $5,037 | $6,198 | $7,664 |
| Hazel Crest | $959 | $2,219 | $4,225 | $6,116 | $8,162 |
| Hickory Hills | $1,517 | $3,418 | $5,550 | $6,754 | $8,295 |
| Hillside | $1,607 | $3,350 | $5,629 | $6,714 | $7,788 |
| Hinsdale | $5,883 | $10,338 | $16,441 | $23,673 | $37,333 |
| Hoffman Estates | $2,432 | $4,607 | $6,526 | $8,202 | $10,611 |
| Hometown | $1,596 | $2,777 | $2,955 | $3,990 | $4,380 |
| Homewood | $1,564 | $3,106 | $5,159 | $6,613 | $8,181 |
| Indian Head Park | $1,434 | $2,874 | $4,352 | $6,795 | $11,724 |
| Inverness | $7,695 | $10,168 | $12,800 | $16,243 | $20,769 |
| Justice | $1,577 | $3,249 | $4,412 | $5,702 | $6,910 |
| Kenilworth | $14,019 | $17,158 | $30,386 | $39,596 | $50,425 |
| La Grange Highlands | $3,415 | $5,087 | $6,093 | $7,802 | $11,593 |
| La Grange | $2,368 | $5,179 | $9,009 | $13,922 | $18,123 |
| La Grange Park | $3,641 | $6,116 | $7,740 | $10,353 | $13,869 |
| Lansing | $1,262 | $2,360 | $3,963 | $5,666 | $7,279 |
| Lemont | $3,435 | $4,909 | $7,247 | $9,501 | $11,920 |
| Lincolnwood | $3,521 | $4,831 | $7,445 | $9,543 | $13,299 |
| Lynwood | $1,411 | $2,992 | $4,571 | $6,546 | $9,154 |
| Lyons | $1,458 | $3,018 | $4,156 | $4,970 | $5,938 |
| Markham | $1,047 | $1,719 | $3,659 | $4,510 | $6,649 |
| Matteson | $2,372 | $3,978 | $5,838 | $8,528 | $11,033 |
| Maywood | $1,435 | $4,227 | $6,424 | $7,648 | $8,938 |
| Melrose Park | $1,833 | $3,417 | $4,469 | $5,482 | $6,249 |
| Merrionette Park | $1,086 | $1,761 | $2,825 | $3,844 | $4,941 |
| Midlothian | $1,707 | $3,379 | $4,348 | $5,238 | $6,721 |
| Morton Grove | $2,834 | $4,386 | $6,744 | $8,064 | $10,153 |
| Mount Prospect | $2,038 | $4,141 | $6,725 | $8,375 | $10,294 |
| Niles | $1,915 | $3,220 | $5,061 | $6,483 | $7,926 |
| Norridge | $2,297 | $3,774 | $5,254 | $6,214 | $7,386 |
| Northbrook | $3,029 | $5,738 | $9,394 | $13,072 | $17,260 |
| Northfield | $3,541 | $5,805 | $9,696 | $17,406 | $26,253 |
| Northlake | $1,201 | $3,132 | $4,799 | $5,439 | $6,288 |
| Oak Forest | $2,114 | $3,866 | $5,671 | $6,951 | $8,543 |
| Oak Lawn | $1,140 | $2,232 | $4,363 | $6,078 | $7,622 |
| Oak Park | $2,673 | $5,042 | $10,660 | $13,835 | $18,725 |
| Olympia Fields | $4,590 | $6,269 | $8,382 | $10,425 | $13,597 |
| Orland Hills | $3,063 | $4,095 | $5,436 | $6,276 | $7,746 |
| Orland Park | $2,246 | $3,947 | $6,038 | $8,151 | $10,781 |
| Palatine | $2,005 | $3,115 | $5,967 | $8,656 | $12,157 |
| Palos Heights | $3,186 | $4,679 | $6,302 | $8,133 | $10,199 |
| Palos Hills | $718 | $2,083 | $3,407 | $6,180 | $7,953 |
| Palos Park | $3,354 | $5,499 | $7,539 | $9,481 | $12,669 |
| Park Forest | $1,304 | $3,218 | $4,809 | $7,207 | $8,865 |
| Park Ridge | $2,722 | $5,565 | $8,247 | $12,425 | $17,038 |
| Phoenix | $445 | $861 | $1,958 | $3,340 | $5,117 |
| Posen | $1,040 | $1,579 | $2,843 | $3,929 | $4,776 |
| Prospect Heights | $1,142 | $2,195 | $4,648 | $8,656 | $12,599 |
| Richton Park | $1,503 | $2,980 | $4,698 | $6,821 | $9,184 |
| Riverdale | $912 | $2,134 | $2,889 | $4,688 | $5,807 |
| River Forest | $2,671 | $5,742 | $14,106 | $18,589 | $23,080 |
| River Grove | $1,647 | $3,077 | $5,077 | $5,956 | $6,903 |
| Riverside | $2,862 | $4,973 | $7,279 | $11,962 | $15,213 |
| Robbins | $566 | $994 | $1,815 | $2,191 | $3,278 |
| Rolling Meadows | $1,902 | $2,969 | $5,064 | $6,458 | $9,881 |
| Roselle | $2,920 | $4,051 | $5,044 | $8,033 | $11,457 |
| Rosemont | $1,345 | $2,484 | $3,960 | $8,010 | $9,419 |
| Sauk Village | $675 | $1,153 | $2,183 | $2,617 | $4,516 |
| Schaumburg | $2,342 | $3,439 | $5,138 | $7,079 | $8,970 |
| Schiller Park | $1,688 | $2,723 | $4,827 | $6,072 | $6,979 |
| Skokie | $2,259 | $3,621 | $5,782 | $7,620 | $9,231 |
| South Barrington | $10,491 | $12,392 | $15,462 | $19,026 | $25,312 |
| South Chicago Heights | $800 | $1,311 | $2,280 | $3,253 | $3,858 |
| South Holland | $2,157 | $3,920 | $5,439 | $6,546 | $7,968 |
| Steger | $531 | $1,015 | $1,696 | $3,077 | $5,123 |
| Stone Park | $1,769 | $2,658 | $5,301 | $6,477 | $7,679 |
| Streamwood | $2,798 | $4,061 | $5,055 | $6,269 | $7,621 |
| Summit Argo | $1,863 | $2,778 | $4,779 | $5,652 | $6,944 |
| Thornton | $1,233 | $2,423 | $3,352 | $4,602 | $5,536 |
| Tinley Park | $2,231 | $4,023 | $5,735 | $7,376 | $9,491 |
| Westchester | $2,837 | $4,225 | $5,228 | $6,072 | $7,194 |
| Western Springs | $5,979 | $8,214 | $10,585 | $15,071 | $20,706 |
| Wheeling | $1,338 | $2,912 | $4,662 | $6,555 | $8,392 |
| Willow Springs | $2,189 | $3,612 | $5,757 | $7,476 | $10,009 |
| Wilmette | $4,890 | $7,956 | $12,289 | $17,471 | $26,843 |
| Winnetka | $9,892 | $14,606 | $21,883 | $30,451 | $45,034 |
| Worth | $1,378 | $2,174 | $4,423 | $5,617 | $6,941 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | 2.19% | 2.26% | 2.89% | 3.14% | 3.18% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.20% | 2.28% | 2.57% | 2.67% | 2.78% |
| Barrington | 2.01% | 2.10% | 2.22% | 2.36% | 2.48% |
| Bartlett | 3.00% | 2.95% | 3.22% | 3.31% | 3.37% |
| Bellwood | 1.21% | 2.79% | 3.87% | 4.20% | 4.42% |
| Berkeley | 1.45% | 3.04% | 3.38% | 3.54% | 3.77% |
| Berwyn | 1.75% | 2.68% | 3.18% | 3.46% | 3.62% |
| Blue Island | 2.46% | 2.67% | 3.20% | 3.56% | 3.85% |
| Bridgeview | 2.10% | 2.44% | 3.00% | 3.16% | 3.27% |
| Broadview | 1.01% | 2.18% | 2.80% | 3.11% | 3.35% |
| Brookfield | 2.51% | 2.50% | 3.05% | 3.31% | 3.39% |
| Buffalo Grove | 2.19% | 2.53% | 2.73% | 2.98% | 3.08% |
| Burbank | 2.11% | 2.14% | 2.79% | 3.02% | 3.03% |
| Burr Ridge | 2.05% | 1.80% | 1.95% | 2.02% | 2.05% |
| Calumet City | 2.68% | 3.80% | 4.89% | 4.91% | 5.66% |
| Calumet Park | 1.41% | 2.20% | 3.58% | 4.79% | 5.01% |
| Chicago | 1.36% | 1.70% | 1.90% | 2.04% | 2.13% |
| Chicago Heights | 2.53% | 3.85% | 3.90% | 4.31% | 4.85% |
| Chicago Ridge | 1.77% | 2.43% | 2.29% | 2.96% | 3.16% |
| Cicero | 1.56% | 2.72% | 3.17% | 3.44% | 3.67% |
| Country Club Hills | 3.56% | 4.14% | 5.62% | 5.73% | 6.15% |
| Countryside | 1.30% | 1.81% | 1.86% | 2.02% | 2.04% |
| Crestwood | 2.28% | 1.31% | 2.17% | 2.54% | 2.80% |
| Des Plaines | 1.87% | 2.22% | 2.39% | 2.45% | 2.69% |
| Dixmoor | 1.82% | 2.37% | 3.09% | 3.83% | 4.24% |
| Dolton | 2.79% | 4.44% | 4.95% | 5.32% | 5.66% |
| East Hazel Crest | 1.63% | 2.82% | 3.93% | 4.12% | 4.89% |
| Elgin | 2.22% | 2.54% | 2.81% | 2.93% | 2.95% |
| Elk Grove Village | 1.92% | 2.03% | 2.30% | 2.48% | 2.70% |
| Elmwood Park | 2.52% | 2.21% | 2.92% | 3.18% | 3.19% |
| Evanston | 1.91% | 2.17% | 2.34% | 2.44% | 2.49% |
| Evergreen Park | 2.34% | 2.52% | 2.90% | 3.14% | 3.18% |
| Flossmoor | 3.23% | 3.98% | 4.24% | 4.55% | 4.65% |
| Ford Heights | 3.78% | 8.94% | 8.94% | 9.02% | 8.69% |
| Forest Park | 2.05% | 2.51% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.03% |
| Franklin Park | 2.39% | 2.33% | 2.87% | 3.11% | 3.41% |
| Glencoe | 2.46% | 2.61% | 2.66% | 2.71% | 2.73% |
| Glenview | 1.98% | 2.14% | 2.24% | 2.31% | 2.36% |
| Glenwood | 3.00% | 3.33% | 3.88% | 4.34% | 4.70% |
| Hanover Park | 2.37% | 2.54% | 2.90% | 3.04% | 3.29% |
| Harvey | 3.32% | 3.20% | 4.81% | 7.10% | 6.99% |
| Harwood Heights | 1.49% | 1.78% | 2.15% | 2.34% | 2.34% |
| Hazel Crest | 3.05% | 4.18% | 4.62% | 5.37% | 5.69% |
| Hickory Hills | 1.84% | 2.39% | 2.78% | 3.00% | 3.06% |
| Hillside | 1.97% | 2.08% | 3.14% | 3.57% | 3.72% |
| Hinsdale | 1.99% | 2.03% | 2.09% | 2.16% | 2.24% |
| Hoffman Estates | 2.50% | 2.42% | 2.83% | 2.87% | 3.02% |
| Hometown | 1.51% | 2.58% | 2.69% | 3.17% | 3.07% |
| Homewood | 2.75% | 3.22% | 3.60% | 3.88% | 4.05% |
| Indian Head Park | 1.29% | 1.63% | 2.05% | 2.10% | 2.26% |
| Inverness | 2.55% | 2.54% | 2.58% | 2.62% | 2.66% |
| Justice | 1.53% | 2.15% | 2.60% | 2.70% | 2.89% |
| Kenilworth | 2.67% | 2.75% | 2.78% | 2.82% | 2.81% |
| La Grange Highlands | 1.41% | 1.95% | 2.06% | 2.14% | 2.19% |
| La Grange | 2.09% | 2.16% | 2.41% | 2.54% | 2.59% |
| La Grange Park | 1.84% | 2.46% | 2.65% | 2.67% | 2.68% |
| Lansing | 2.76% | 3.23% | 4.04% | 4.31% | 4.60% |
| Lemont | 1.82% | 1.97% | 2.08% | 2.16% | 2.20% |
| Lincolnwood | 2.33% | 2.22% | 2.50% | 2.61% | 2.65% |
| Lynwood | 2.76% | 2.79% | 3.33% | 3.48% | 3.26% |
| Lyons | 1.99% | 2.28% | 2.72% | 2.96% | 3.05% |
| Markham | 3.28% | 3.72% | 6.88% | 6.22% | 6.22% |
| Matteson | 3.04% | 3.46% | 4.00% | 4.22% | 4.46% |
| Maywood | 1.57% | 3.27% | 4.16% | 4.60% | 5.00% |
| Melrose Park | 1.51% | 2.38% | 2.71% | 2.83% | 2.66% |
| Merrionette Park | 2.48% | 1.59% | 2.46% | 2.86% | 2.87% |
| Midlothian | 2.12% | 2.90% | 3.29% | 3.53% | 3.56% |
| Morton Grove | 2.21% | 2.22% | 2.55% | 2.81% | 2.81% |
| Mount Prospect | 2.02% | 2.12% | 2.57% | 2.76% | 2.77% |
| Niles | 1.48% | 1.87% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 2.36% |
| Norridge | 1.29% | 1.70% | 2.08% | 2.23% | 2.26% |
| Northbrook | 1.84% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.33% | 2.35% |
| Northfield | 2.09% | 2.07% | 2.20% | 2.29% | 2.31% |
| Northlake | 2.40% | 2.33% | 3.04% | 3.24% | 3.48% |
| Oak Forest | 2.50% | 2.72% | 3.29% | 3.48% | 3.60% |
| Oak Lawn | 1.84% | 2.49% | 2.64% | 2.99% | 3.14% |
| Oak Park | 2.70% | 2.95% | 3.23% | 3.36% | 3.43% |
| Olympia Fields | 3.31% | 3.79% | 4.11% | 4.34% | 4.47% |
| Orland Hills | 2.24% | 2.36% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.83% |
| Orland Park | 1.76% | 2.12% | 2.35% | 2.48% | 2.56% |
| Palatine | 2.62% | 2.65% | 2.73% | 2.86% | 2.95% |
| Palos Heights | 1.95% | 2.36% | 2.59% | 2.78% | 2.92% |
| Palos Hills | 1.34% | 1.88% | 2.30% | 2.72% | 2.95% |
| Palos Park | 1.91% | 2.14% | 2.25% | 2.32% | 2.49% |
| Park Forest | 3.80% | 6.88% | 7.85% | 8.48% | 8.59% |
| Park Ridge | 2.07% | 2.25% | 2.58% | 2.70% | 2.77% |
| Phoenix | 2.30% | 3.00% | 5.39% | 7.75% | 7.07% |
| Posen | 1.82% | 2.41% | 2.61% | 3.22% | 3.42% |
| Prospect Heights | 2.01% | 2.82% | 2.48% | 2.90% | 3.01% |
| Richton Park | 2.71% | 4.52% | 3.99% | 4.38% | 4.53% |
| Riverdale | 3.02% | 5.23% | 5.08% | 7.18% | 8.14% |
| River Forest | 2.31% | 2.51% | 2.85% | 2.89% | 2.93% |
| River Grove | 2.16% | 2.50% | 2.91% | 3.18% | 3.27% |
| Riverside | 1.70% | 2.38% | 2.66% | 3.20% | 3.27% |
| Robbins | 2.02% | 2.55% | 3.92% | 3.95% | 3.89% |
| Rolling Meadows | 2.27% | 2.82% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 2.99% |
| Roselle | 2.24% | 2.59% | 2.62% | 2.71% | 2.79% |
| Rosemont | 2.13% | 2.20% | 2.58% | 2.64% | 2.64% |
| Sauk Village | 1.57% | 2.57% | 4.63% | 4.39% | 3.70% |
| Schaumburg | 2.00% | 2.41% | 2.46% | 2.61% | 2.69% |
| Schiller Park | 2.34% | 2.84% | 2.73% | 3.05% | 3.35% |
| Skokie | 2.00% | 2.41% | 2.35% | 2.69% | 2.72% |
| South Barrington | 2.23% | 2.33% | 2.34% | 2.34% | 2.37% |
| South Chicago Heights | 1.72% | 2.18% | 2.68% | 3.39% | 3.14% |
| South Holland | 2.49% | 3.49% | 4.06% | 4.35% | 4.51% |
| Steger | 1.63% | 2.22% | 2.73% | 3.01% | 2.92% |
| Stone Park | 2.20% | 3.03% | 3.49% | 3.97% | 4.29% |
| Streamwood | 2.23% | 2.73% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 3.22% |
| Summit Argo | 2.13% | 2.86% | 3.25% | 3.56% | 3.74% |
| Thornton | 1.57% | 2.86% | 3.79% | 4.73% | 5.00% |
| Tinley Park | 2.11% | 2.67% | 2.98% | 3.18% | 3.10% |
| Westchester | 1.73% | 2.11% | 2.40% | 2.52% | 2.46% |
| Western Springs | 1.86% | 2.11% | 2.20% | 2.25% | 2.29% |
| Wheeling | 2.07% | 2.52% | 2.87% | 3.08% | 2.97% |
| Willow Springs | 2.66% | 2.53% | 2.65% | 2.54% | 2.40% |
| Wilmette | 2.05% | 2.25% | 2.37% | 2.45% | 2.48% |
| Winnetka | 2.29% | 2.41% | 2.45% | 2.46% | 2.44% |
| Worth | 2.60% | 2.78% | 2.80% | 3.19% | 3.36% |
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Real Estate Values in Cook County
The median home price in Cook County, Illinois has increased by 6.90% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $295.0K to $317.5K. This increase in home prices is likely due to the decrease in home inventory in the county, from 20.2K in October 2022 to 15.0K in October 2023. This decrease in inventory has likely caused an increase in demand for homes, leading to an increase in home prices.
Median Sale Value
$317.5K
Total Active Listings
15.0K
Annual percent change in median sale price
6.90%
Average Home Value in Cook County, Illinois
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Cook County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Cook County
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Mortgage Rates in Cook County
Cook County is home to a large number of outstanding home mortgages, with a total of $154.7 billion in outstanding loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, and is indicative of the strong housing market in the area. The median mortgage rate in Cook County varies significantly across cities, with the highest rate being 7.22% in Ford Heights and the lowest rate being 4% in Kenilworth. This wide variation in rates reflects the diversity of the housing market in the county, and provides potential buyers with a range of options when it comes to financing their home purchase. Overall, the high amount of outstanding loans in Cook County is a testament to the strength of the local housing market, and the variety of mortgage rates available makes it an attractive option for potential buyers.
# of Outstanding Loans
745.4K
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$154.7B
Properties with Loans
55.05%
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Cook County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | $32,428 | $57,512 | $99,554 | $150,832 | $201,742 |
| Arlington Heights | $48,302 | $91,730 | $174,996 | $280,114 | $370,378 |
| Barrington | $82,297 | $155,300 | $279,982 | $418,344 | $616,423 |
| Bartlett | $51,103 | $95,516 | $162,082 | $226,855 | $291,691 |
| Bellwood | $25,299 | $56,889 | $94,874 | $140,862 | $189,293 |
| Berkeley | $37,946 | $69,883 | $114,433 | $168,948 | $221,414 |
| Berwyn | $38,787 | $74,822 | $124,530 | $188,741 | $253,790 |
| Blue Island | $25,436 | $45,923 | $80,994 | $123,897 | $164,678 |
| Bridgeview | $34,277 | $67,612 | $115,209 | $166,911 | $216,735 |
| Broadview | $29,678 | $59,006 | $99,990 | $150,474 | $205,137 |
| Brookfield | $44,570 | $93,714 | $161,167 | $219,764 | $277,722 |
| Buffalo Grove | $36,988 | $67,490 | $120,790 | $203,507 | $271,520 |
| Burbank | $41,029 | $78,090 | $128,104 | $189,188 | $244,476 |
| Burr Ridge | $66,565 | $149,365 | $271,388 | $462,893 | $721,343 |
| Calumet City | $20,160 | $40,911 | $68,948 | $103,814 | $140,251 |
| Calumet Park | $19,340 | $39,552 | $71,668 | $101,714 | $133,772 |
| Chicago | $42,338 | $90,710 | $163,660 | $271,822 | $410,104 |
| Chicago Heights | $23,526 | $45,864 | $76,695 | $118,489 | $166,190 |
| Chicago Ridge | $28,718 | $52,880 | $89,149 | $140,302 | $199,636 |
| Cicero | $23,762 | $52,429 | $91,949 | $141,001 | $197,312 |
| Country Club Hills | $22,902 | $48,875 | $86,229 | $129,199 | $183,817 |
| Countryside | $32,617 | $61,323 | $109,267 | $217,773 | $313,900 |
| Crestwood | $32,959 | $57,120 | $85,394 | $124,974 | $184,676 |
| Des Plaines | $39,289 | $75,075 | $125,951 | $192,880 | $264,071 |
| Dixmoor | $15,013 | $34,330 | $56,985 | $89,125 | $121,501 |
| Dolton | $15,809 | $36,090 | $68,362 | $105,900 | $143,798 |
| East Hazel Crest | $27,967 | $44,882 | $65,845 | $98,139 | $142,721 |
| Elgin | $39,941 | $72,747 | $112,477 | $164,153 | $217,089 |
| Elk Grove Village | $42,371 | $80,488 | $139,956 | $210,060 | $275,418 |
| Elmwood Park | $39,961 | $79,641 | $140,028 | $218,240 | $293,836 |
| Evanston | $55,634 | $108,495 | $189,325 | $318,875 | $490,919 |
| Evergreen Park | $36,936 | $74,070 | $126,823 | $177,654 | $234,712 |
| Flossmoor | $54,427 | $95,680 | $154,578 | $224,973 | $305,358 |
| Ford Heights | $6,570 | $15,648 | $22,758 | $34,997 | $66,927 |
| Forest Park | $34,853 | $65,611 | $120,491 | $212,639 | $300,050 |
| Franklin Park | $38,747 | $80,411 | $126,972 | $178,328 | $233,677 |
| Glencoe | $107,956 | $261,810 | $484,693 | $751,720 | $1,140,752 |
| Glenview | $60,698 | $121,951 | $242,676 | $380,193 | $586,594 |
| Glenwood | $29,232 | $48,476 | $84,110 | $124,288 | $169,236 |
| Hanover Park | $37,488 | $74,051 | $114,718 | $169,123 | $219,149 |
| Harvey | $13,379 | $28,100 | $48,623 | $72,986 | $106,007 |
| Harwood Heights | $50,833 | $98,513 | $155,631 | $218,534 | $282,400 |
| Hazel Crest | $20,521 | $41,600 | $77,572 | $117,010 | $163,605 |
| Hickory Hills | $35,990 | $67,538 | $119,254 | $180,354 | $257,287 |
| Hillside | $35,012 | $69,130 | $110,329 | $164,666 | $222,630 |
| Hinsdale | $168,817 | $309,502 | $499,777 | $744,123 | $1,186,346 |
| Hoffman Estates | $39,916 | $81,189 | $149,646 | $229,269 | $300,448 |
| Hometown | $25,465 | $50,131 | $82,737 | $120,339 | $160,673 |
| Homewood | $34,203 | $61,714 | $106,462 | $157,532 | $213,844 |
| Indian Head Park | $46,625 | $85,549 | $141,553 | $244,775 | $351,423 |
| Inverness | $99,434 | $195,309 | $312,672 | $441,987 | $567,824 |
| Justice | $37,556 | $67,316 | $108,937 | $159,347 | $216,857 |
| Kenilworth | $179,368 | $338,190 | $635,450 | $1,042,202 | $1,579,173 |
| La Grange Highlands | $50,852 | $104,535 | $191,236 | $284,580 | $368,975 |
| La Grange | $57,008 | $111,150 | $236,221 | $370,349 | $522,304 |
| La Grange Park | $49,919 | $103,825 | $194,829 | $291,273 | $390,562 |
| Lansing | $35,222 | $60,609 | $94,501 | $133,927 | $181,870 |
| Lemont | $53,318 | $117,079 | $210,356 | $316,064 | $409,598 |
| Lincolnwood | $62,859 | $129,008 | $222,789 | $324,849 | $432,095 |
| Lynwood | $31,704 | $62,117 | $109,181 | $164,754 | $237,319 |
| Lyons | $39,284 | $71,705 | $108,682 | $160,878 | $215,098 |
| Markham | $20,205 | $42,604 | $73,052 | $114,732 | $159,073 |
| Matteson | $45,683 | $82,660 | $126,964 | $179,984 | $235,577 |
| Maywood | $27,550 | $59,484 | $103,383 | $159,438 | $208,588 |
| Melrose Park | $36,789 | $70,435 | $117,638 | $173,816 | $234,715 |
| Merrionette Park | $25,239 | $47,165 | $90,207 | $130,864 | $174,752 |
| Midlothian | $32,349 | $59,991 | $101,588 | $142,349 | $191,399 |
| Morton Grove | $55,905 | $110,176 | $182,722 | $255,422 | $322,794 |
| Mount Prospect | $45,398 | $87,428 | $160,668 | $243,048 | $311,150 |
| Niles | $46,351 | $89,969 | $152,854 | $231,161 | $300,034 |
| Norridge | $46,566 | $98,470 | $168,911 | $238,474 | $307,888 |
| Northbrook | $69,801 | $135,068 | $254,430 | $378,763 | $535,290 |
| Northfield | $84,921 | $156,425 | $292,420 | $477,224 | $730,788 |
| Northlake | $37,184 | $68,698 | $110,739 | $161,869 | $215,333 |
| Oak Forest | $39,471 | $73,945 | $120,861 | $173,878 | $224,999 |
| Oak Lawn | $35,859 | $68,455 | $117,942 | $176,364 | $232,227 |
| Oak Park | $49,574 | $98,220 | $193,772 | $321,524 | $441,072 |
| Olympia Fields | $52,823 | $94,724 | $147,840 | $206,273 | $273,461 |
| Orland Hills | $33,395 | $76,070 | $129,127 | $180,044 | $234,543 |
| Orland Park | $44,127 | $85,233 | $147,436 | $229,459 | $318,195 |
| Palatine | $44,502 | $80,811 | $145,068 | $239,577 | $322,220 |
| Palos Heights | $51,534 | $100,191 | $162,000 | $226,864 | $297,633 |
| Palos Hills | $38,442 | $66,698 | $107,765 | $164,534 | $232,330 |
| Palos Park | $53,626 | $110,226 | $201,160 | $300,727 | $405,368 |
| Park Forest | $21,951 | $42,655 | $68,763 | $99,255 | $132,034 |
| Park Ridge | $62,494 | $124,327 | $234,752 | $350,218 | $486,420 |
| Phoenix | $13,078 | $22,446 | $51,462 | $79,995 | $125,431 |
| Posen | $32,187 | $54,330 | $80,430 | $113,951 | $148,474 |
| Prospect Heights | $30,886 | $59,697 | $109,656 | $212,736 | $313,927 |
| Richton Park | $29,330 | $52,226 | $89,291 | $135,473 | $189,618 |
| Riverdale | $13,778 | $23,790 | $45,776 | $71,647 | $96,610 |
| River Forest | $57,118 | $107,393 | $258,571 | $452,847 | $657,051 |
| River Grove | $38,210 | $73,554 | $124,021 | $180,704 | $239,553 |
| Riverside | $51,499 | $104,005 | $176,917 | $278,352 | $380,827 |
| Robbins | $11,523 | $25,006 | $45,360 | $94,479 | $142,438 |
| Rolling Meadows | $38,477 | $70,584 | $121,971 | $190,503 | $256,755 |
| Roselle | $54,386 | $90,084 | $142,147 | $215,482 | $302,583 |
| Rosemont | $35,489 | $79,881 | $150,115 | $266,793 | $343,135 |
| Sauk Village | $20,432 | $37,811 | $61,991 | $98,877 | $140,846 |
| Schaumburg | $41,042 | $78,375 | $128,140 | $201,700 | $281,189 |
| Schiller Park | $41,064 | $67,921 | $116,255 | $175,468 | $232,759 |
| Skokie | $50,822 | $101,986 | $168,690 | $248,658 | $326,772 |
| South Barrington | $143,710 | $285,240 | $427,820 | $589,416 | $792,384 |
| South Chicago Heights | $28,756 | $52,628 | $75,566 | $107,381 | $140,557 |
| South Holland | $30,667 | $58,019 | $95,671 | $138,635 | $191,025 |
| Steger | $36,202 | $58,909 | $87,277 | $130,401 | $171,804 |
| Stone Park | $19,875 | $55,345 | $97,578 | $141,792 | $205,567 |
| Streamwood | $44,637 | $82,585 | $127,502 | $178,767 | $229,001 |
| Summit Argo | $30,116 | $64,750 | $107,233 | $153,516 | $203,981 |
| Thornton | $28,336 | $57,434 | $82,265 | $112,881 | $144,862 |
| Tinley Park | $40,987 | $76,545 | $128,308 | $185,787 | $244,847 |
| Westchester | $50,279 | $98,628 | $150,334 | $211,014 | $258,724 |
| Western Springs | $79,215 | $177,858 | $314,733 | $485,967 | $705,728 |
| Wheeling | $36,659 | $69,469 | $111,989 | $168,510 | $231,468 |
| Willow Springs | $54,254 | $103,417 | $156,152 | $233,837 | $318,132 |
| Wilmette | $91,605 | $193,086 | $329,357 | $571,350 | $841,312 |
| Winnetka | $164,060 | $320,657 | $595,172 | $934,524 | $1,331,643 |
| Worth | $30,803 | $61,474 | $106,346 | $159,089 | $218,839 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Cook County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.37% | 6.94% | 7.87% |
| Arlington Heights | 3.01% | 3.75% | 4.63% | 6.50% | 7.57% |
| Barrington | 2.97% | 3.53% | 4.37% | 6.25% | 7.30% |
| Bartlett | 3.12% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.39% | 7.44% |
| Bellwood | 3.50% | 4.16% | 5.37% | 7.04% | 8.02% |
| Berkeley | 3.37% | 4.12% | 5.37% | 7.06% | 7.99% |
| Berwyn | 3.25% | 3.91% | 5.00% | 6.80% | 7.78% |
| Blue Island | 3.50% | 4.31% | 5.88% | 7.15% | 8.01% |
| Bridgeview | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.25% | 6.88% | 7.84% |
| Broadview | 3.49% | 4.25% | 5.50% | 7.05% | 7.97% |
| Brookfield | 3.12% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.56% |
| Buffalo Grove | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.73% | 7.74% |
| Burbank | 3.25% | 3.94% | 5.12% | 6.72% | 7.77% |
| Burr Ridge | 2.87% | 3.59% | 4.37% | 6.25% | 7.25% |
| Calumet City | 3.51% | 4.42% | 6.04% | 7.27% | 8.26% |
| Calumet Park | 3.50% | 4.37% | 5.91% | 7.25% | 8.24% |
| Chicago | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.39% | 7.57% |
| Chicago Heights | 3.37% | 4.25% | 5.63% | 7.03% | 8.00% |
| Chicago Ridge | 3.25% | 3.87% | 5.12% | 6.62% | 7.71% |
| Cicero | 3.52% | 4.33% | 5.71% | 7.12% | 7.97% |
| Country Club Hills | 3.40% | 4.37% | 5.91% | 7.24% | 8.18% |
| Countryside | 3.25% | 3.94% | 5.12% | 6.88% | 7.86% |
| Crestwood | 3.25% | 3.87% | 4.75% | 6.37% | 7.37% |
| Des Plaines | 3.16% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.77% | 7.75% |
| Dixmoor | 3.75% | 5.62% | 6.43% | 7.86% | 8.78% |
| Dolton | 3.50% | 4.40% | 6.13% | 7.54% | 8.42% |
| East Hazel Crest | 3.25% | 4.25% | 5.50% | 7.00% | 7.95% |
| Elgin | 3.25% | 3.97% | 5.12% | 6.70% | 7.77% |
| Elk Grove Village | 3.20% | 3.87% | 4.90% | 6.75% | 7.75% |
| Elmwood Park | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.73% | 7.75% |
| Evanston | 3.08% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.37% | 7.50% |
| Evergreen Park | 3.25% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.80% | 7.80% |
| Flossmoor | 3.12% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.55% |
| Ford Heights | 5.72% | 6.37% | 7.22% | 8.42% | 10.06% |
| Forest Park | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.42% | 7.69% |
| Franklin Park | 3.25% | 3.90% | 4.87% | 6.78% | 7.77% |
| Glencoe | 2.87% | 3.37% | 4.25% | 6.00% | 7.20% |
| Glenview | 3.00% | 3.70% | 4.62% | 6.49% | 7.50% |
| Glenwood | 3.43% | 4.25% | 5.70% | 7.07% | 7.98% |
| Hanover Park | 3.25% | 3.97% | 5.12% | 6.82% | 7.75% |
| Harvey | 3.94% | 5.75% | 6.93% | 7.96% | 9.09% |
| Harwood Heights | 3.12% | 3.83% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.55% |
| Hazel Crest | 3.50% | 4.38% | 6.08% | 7.43% | 8.39% |
| Hickory Hills | 3.12% | 3.87% | 5.11% | 6.79% | 7.77% |
| Hillside | 3.50% | 4.25% | 5.50% | 6.95% | 7.93% |
| Hinsdale | 2.80% | 3.37% | 4.04% | 5.72% | 6.90% |
| Hoffman Estates | 3.12% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.73% | 7.73% |
| Hometown | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.31% | 6.79% | 7.87% |
| Homewood | 3.25% | 3.87% | 5.09% | 6.73% | 7.77% |
| Indian Head Park | 3.10% | 3.62% | 4.50% | 6.19% | 7.52% |
| Inverness | 2.98% | 3.57% | 4.38% | 6.20% | 7.25% |
| Justice | 3.25% | 3.97% | 5.37% | 6.88% | 7.86% |
| Kenilworth | 2.75% | 3.12% | 4.00% | 5.74% | 7.00% |
| La Grange Highlands | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.75% | 6.83% | 7.64% |
| La Grange | 3.00% | 3.65% | 4.53% | 6.37% | 7.45% |
| La Grange Park | 3.12% | 3.81% | 4.75% | 6.60% | 7.61% |
| Lansing | 3.25% | 3.94% | 4.96% | 6.48% | 7.68% |
| Lemont | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.80% | 6.54% | 7.64% |
| Lincolnwood | 3.11% | 3.87% | 4.83% | 6.74% | 7.69% |
| Lynwood | 3.50% | 4.37% | 5.88% | 7.11% | 7.99% |
| Lyons | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.13% | 6.62% | 7.80% |
| Markham | 3.37% | 4.25% | 5.71% | 7.13% | 8.13% |
| Matteson | 3.47% | 4.12% | 5.38% | 6.66% | 7.78% |
| Maywood | 3.30% | 4.12% | 5.25% | 7.05% | 8.01% |
| Melrose Park | 3.37% | 4.08% | 5.25% | 6.99% | 7.87% |
| Merrionette Park | 3.25% | 4.12% | 5.50% | 6.99% | 7.91% |
| Midlothian | 3.25% | 3.87% | 5.11% | 6.75% | 7.86% |
| Morton Grove | 3.12% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.44% | 7.55% |
| Mount Prospect | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.80% | 6.70% | 7.70% |
| Niles | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.69% | 7.69% |
| Norridge | 3.25% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.75% | 7.75% |
| Northbrook | 3.00% | 3.66% | 4.51% | 6.37% | 7.43% |
| Northfield | 2.87% | 3.56% | 4.37% | 6.04% | 7.28% |
| Northlake | 3.37% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 6.72% | 7.84% |
| Oak Forest | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.70% | 7.81% |
| Oak Lawn | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.80% | 6.50% | 7.65% |
| Oak Park | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.37% | 7.41% |
| Olympia Fields | 3.25% | 3.92% | 4.97% | 6.83% | 7.79% |
| Orland Hills | 3.35% | 4.12% | 5.71% | 7.00% | 7.85% |
| Orland Park | 3.20% | 3.87% | 4.92% | 6.69% | 7.68% |
| Palatine | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.80% | 6.50% | 7.54% |
| Palos Heights | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.83% | 6.49% | 7.50% |
| Palos Hills | 3.25% | 3.86% | 4.90% | 6.49% | 7.54% |
| Palos Park | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.62% | 7.62% |
| Park Forest | 3.20% | 4.12% | 5.50% | 7.05% | 8.05% |
| Park Ridge | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.50% | 6.40% | 7.51% |
| Phoenix | 4.01% | 5.22% | 6.53% | 7.92% | 8.50% |
| Posen | 3.62% | 4.37% | 5.87% | 7.02% | 7.93% |
| Prospect Heights | 3.20% | 3.87% | 5.19% | 6.95% | 7.86% |
| Richton Park | 3.50% | 4.40% | 5.99% | 7.22% | 8.17% |
| Riverdale | 3.87% | 5.63% | 7.03% | 7.93% | 8.84% |
| River Forest | 3.00% | 3.62% | 4.50% | 6.42% | 7.38% |
| River Grove | 3.25% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.54% | 7.65% |
| Riverside | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.55% |
| Robbins | 3.79% | 4.87% | 6.25% | 7.69% | 8.99% |
| Rolling Meadows | 3.12% | 3.83% | 4.87% | 6.64% | 7.63% |
| Roselle | 3.25% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.71% | 7.68% |
| Rosemont | 3.12% | 3.88% | 4.92% | 6.47% | 7.80% |
| Sauk Village | 3.48% | 4.41% | 6.09% | 7.50% | 8.35% |
| Schaumburg | 3.12% | 3.86% | 4.87% | 6.62% | 7.66% |
| Schiller Park | 3.25% | 3.92% | 5.00% | 6.47% | 7.58% |
| Skokie | 3.12% | 3.82% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.62% |
| South Barrington | 2.90% | 3.58% | 4.50% | 6.19% | 7.20% |
| South Chicago Heights | 3.42% | 4.12% | 5.50% | 6.71% | 7.81% |
| South Holland | 3.50% | 4.25% | 5.82% | 7.17% | 8.05% |
| Steger | 3.00% | 3.87% | 5.12% | 6.56% | 7.55% |
| Stone Park | 3.25% | 4.21% | 5.50% | 7.18% | 7.99% |
| Streamwood | 3.13% | 3.87% | 4.95% | 6.54% | 7.61% |
| Summit Argo | 3.50% | 4.12% | 5.27% | 6.92% | 7.88% |
| Thornton | 3.12% | 3.96% | 5.25% | 6.62% | 7.67% |
| Tinley Park | 3.19% | 3.87% | 5.00% | 6.62% | 7.65% |
| Westchester | 3.12% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.50% | 7.59% |
| Western Springs | 2.99% | 3.60% | 4.37% | 6.31% | 7.37% |
| Wheeling | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.13% | 6.87% | 7.77% |
| Willow Springs | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.42% | 7.22% |
| Wilmette | 2.88% | 3.56% | 4.38% | 6.23% | 7.27% |
| Winnetka | 2.80% | 3.25% | 4.03% | 5.75% | 7.03% |
| Worth | 3.20% | 3.75% | 4.87% | 6.54% | 7.69% |
Housing Expenses in Cook County, Illinois
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Hillside
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Hometown
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