Berkeley residents paid property taxes equal to 3.2% of their home values in the fourth quarter of 2025—over 3.6 times greater than the national average, according to BlockShopper.com.
The median price for homes sold in Berkeley during this quarter was $258,750, based on 16 property sales. For 2025, the city’s median property tax bill came in at $8,204, amounting to 3.2% of the assessed median property value.
The average effective property tax rate in the U.S. for 2024 was 0.888%.
Within Cook County, Ford Heights, Phoenix, and Park Forest recorded the highest effective property tax rates among its cities.
This article’s calculations for the 2025 effective property tax rate use estimated inflation values alongside 2024 county tax data. The actual effective property tax rate could differ slightly in specific situations.
U.S. home prices continued to climb in 2025, reaching a national median of approximately $447,000 by June, an increase of 1.13% compared with a prior year, Redfin reported. Their data reflected a significant supply and demand gap, with 36% more sellers than buyers—a difference of 508,715 homes. Redfin defines a balanced market as a situation in which the number of buyers and sellers falls within 10% of each other.
The following table outlines how Ford Heights compares to other Cook County cities for median effective property tax rates, based on sales and property tax information from the fourth quarter of 2025.
| 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% |