Property owners in Cicero paid property taxes equal to 2.3% of their home’s value in the fourth quarter of 2025, over 2.6 times the national average, BlockShopper.com reports.
During that period, Cicero’s median home sales price was $300,000, based on sales of 79 properties. The city’s median tax bill for 2025 stood at $6,899, matching 2.3% of the median taxable home value.
The U.S. average effective property tax rate in 2024 was 0.888%.
Within Cook County, the cities with the highest rates were Ford Heights, Phoenix and Park Forest.
This article’s 2025 effective property tax rates are calculated using estimated inflation figures and the county’s 2024 tax data. Actual rates may differ slightly in some cases.
U.S. home prices continued increasing in 2025, with June’s national median reaching roughly $447,000 — up 1.13% compared to a year prior, according to Redfin. The data highlight a notable gap between supply and demand: there were 36% more sellers than buyers, with 508,715 more homes for sale. Redfin considers a balanced market one in which the number of buyers and sellers are within 10% of each other.
See the table below for a comparison of Ford Heights and other Cook County cities by median effective property tax rate, calculated with 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% |