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The median sales price of a Cook County home in the second quarter of 2022 was $275,000, based on data from the 2,936 properties sold during that time. In 2022 the median tax bill for the county was $5,508, which is 2% of the median value of the homes that were taxed.
This is 1.8 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 Harvey, Dolton, and Riverdale paid the highest rates.
The following table compares Harvey 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 2022.
| City | Q2 2022 Sales | Q2 2022 Median Price | Median tax 2022 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 12 | $40,750 | $2,794 | 6.9% |
| Dolton | 26 | $84,500 | $5,087 | 6% |
| Riverdale | 8 | $57,750 | $3,216 | 5.6% |
| Park Forest | 18 | $105,500 | $5,283 | 5% |
| Chicago Ridge | 4 | $76,000 | $3,695 | 4.9% |
| Maywood | 13 | $155,000 | $7,125 | 4.6% |
| Bellwood | 10 | $145,250 | $6,542 | 4.5% |
| Hazel Crest | 11 | $112,000 | $4,741 | 4.2% |
| Posen | 4 | $79,000 | $3,299 | 4.2% |
| Calumet City | 24 | $112,500 | $4,558 | 4.1% |
| Country Club Hills | 15 | $149,000 | $6,015 | 4% |
| Lincolnwood | 3 | $225,000 | $8,238 | 3.7% |
| Summit | 3 | $150,000 | $5,391 | 3.6% |
| Flossmoor | 9 | $275,000 | $9,491 | 3.5% |
| Robbins | 4 | $60,250 | $2,102 | 3.5% |
| Burr Ridge | 2 | $302,500 | $10,503 | 3.5% |
| Burnham | 3 | $135,000 | $4,578 | 3.4% |
| Sauk Village | 14 | $74,000 | $2,534 | 3.4% |
| Riverside | 11 | $368,000 | $12,354 | 3.4% |
| Berkeley | 2 | $204,500 | $6,941 | 3.4% |
| Countryside | 3 | $160,000 | $5,264 | 3.3% |
| Markham | 15 | $120,500 | $3,899 | 3.2% |
| Olympia Fields | 4 | $293,750 | $9,303 | 3.2% |
| Broadview | 4 | $164,250 | $5,238 | 3.2% |
| Stone Park | 1 | $200,000 | $6,398 | 3.2% |
| Matteson | 14 | $203,000 | $6,457 | 3.2% |
| Homewood | 14 | $183,000 | $5,733 | 3.1% |
| Thornton | 5 | $120,000 | $3,680 | 3.1% |
| Hillside | 7 | $200,000 | $6,172 | 3.1% |
| Stickney | 3 | $175,000 | $5,403 | 3.1% |
| Orland Hills | 5 | $195,000 | $5,935 | 3% |
| Elmwood Park | 18 | $249,750 | $7,463 | 3% |
| Chicago Heights | 24 | $134,750 | $3,958 | 2.9% |
| Brookfield | 16 | $244,750 | $7,156 | 2.9% |
| Palos Hills | 16 | $144,500 | $4,143 | 2.9% |
| Forest Park | 19 | $227,500 | $6,604 | 2.9% |
| Oak Park | 46 | $413,000 | $12,040 | 2.9% |
| South Holland | 15 | $210,000 | $5,946 | 2.8% |
| Lansing | 13 | $162,000 | $4,575 | 2.8% |
| Tinley Park | 32 | $240,000 | $6,370 | 2.7% |
| Glenwood | 4 | $180,000 | $4,797 | 2.7% |
| Berwyn | 26 | $270,000 | $7,174 | 2.7% |
| Northlake | 4 | $196,000 | $5,348 | 2.7% |
| Southmoor | 1 | $320,500 | $8,796 | 2.7% |
| Richton Park | 4 | $190,750 | $5,211 | 2.7% |
| Midlothian | 9 | $190,000 | $4,929 | 2.6% |
| North Riverside | 4 | $223,000 | $5,835 | 2.6% |
| Phoenix | 1 | $95,000 | $2,330 | 2.5% |
| Rolling Meadows | 12 | $227,000 | $5,719 | 2.5% |
| Palatine | 56 | $266,500 | $6,748 | 2.5% |
| Schaumburg | 49 | $225,000 | $5,695 | 2.5% |
| Oak Forest | 22 | $260,000 | $6,412 | 2.5% |
| Alsip | 16 | $202,500 | $5,078 | 2.5% |
| Buffalo Grove | 10 | $261,750 | $6,661 | 2.5% |
| Elgin | 10 | $195,000 | $4,858 | 2.5% |
| Hometown | 4 | $128,500 | $3,198 | 2.5% |
| Bridgeview | 8 | $248,500 | $5,887 | 2.4% |
| River Forest | 10 | $661,000 | $15,632 | 2.4% |
| Calumet Park | 8 | $123,000 | $2,914 | 2.4% |
| Northfield | 4 | $502,500 | $11,997 | 2.4% |
| Burbank | 12 | $220,250 | $5,393 | 2.4% |
| Cicero | 17 | $260,000 | $5,921 | 2.3% |
| Franklin Park | 6 | $231,000 | $5,329 | 2.3% |
| River Grove | 4 | $259,500 | $5,983 | 2.3% |
| Morton Grove | 19 | $320,000 | $7,459 | 2.3% |
| Streamwood | 24 | $238,750 | $5,559 | 2.3% |
| Arlington Heights | 53 | $368,000 | $8,221 | 2.2% |
| Worth | 10 | $226,000 | $4,919 | 2.2% |
| La Grange Park | 7 | $394,000 | $8,552 | 2.2% |
| Prospect Heights | 10 | $318,500 | $6,950 | 2.2% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 1 | $353,500 | $7,714 | 2.2% |
| Bartlett | 13 | $358,000 | $8,027 | 2.2% |
| Hanover Park | 8 | $266,000 | $5,927 | 2.2% |
| Roselle | 3 | $274,000 | $6,005 | 2.2% |
| Oak Lawn | 42 | $226,500 | $4,983 | 2.2% |
| Hoffman Estates | 18 | $335,000 | $7,199 | 2.1% |
| Barrington Hills | 2 | $904,000 | $18,917 | 2.1% |
| Harwood Heights | 9 | $280,000 | $5,774 | 2.1% |
| Palos Heights | 16 | $344,500 | $7,112 | 2.1% |
| Kenilworth | 3 | $1,522,000 | $32,334 | 2.1% |
| Evanston | 34 | $381,500 | $7,948 | 2.1% |
| Orland Park | 41 | $342,000 | $6,815 | 2% |
| Inverness | 8 | $709,750 | $14,159 | 2% |
| South Chicago Heights | 6 | $130,000 | $2,626 | 2% |
| Lynwood | 4 | $278,000 | $5,500 | 2% |
| Park Ridge | 31 | $475,000 | $9,330 | 2% |
| Mount Prospect | 32 | $382,000 | $7,620 | 2% |
| La Grange | 13 | $530,000 | $10,602 | 2% |
| Elk Grove Village | 25 | $290,000 | $5,733 | 2% |
| Skokie | 41 | $335,000 | $6,653 | 2% |
| Wheeling | 27 | $263,000 | $5,289 | 2% |
| Forest River | 2 | $355,000 | $6,976 | 2% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 3 | $275,000 | $5,569 | 2% |
| Evergreen Park | 16 | $259,250 | $5,303 | 2% |
| Schiller Park | 8 | $303,500 | $5,670 | 1.9% |
| Western Springs | 6 | $626,000 | $11,635 | 1.9% |
| Hickory Hills | 3 | $325,000 | $6,181 | 1.9% |
| Palos Park | 9 | $470,000 | $8,321 | 1.8% |
| Crestwood | 12 | $159,750 | $2,815 | 1.8% |
| Justice | 4 | $287,500 | $5,132 | 1.8% |
| Indian Head Park | 7 | $288,000 | $5,152 | 1.8% |
| Westchester | 9 | $314,500 | $5,786 | 1.8% |
| Des Plaines | 45 | $270,000 | $4,829 | 1.8% |
| Wilmette | 14 | $755,000 | $13,838 | 1.8% |
| Northbrook | 25 | $625,000 | $11,281 | 1.8% |
| Barrington | 10 | $547,750 | $9,100 | 1.7% |
| Niles | 30 | $343,750 | $5,933 | 1.7% |
| Chicago | 1,336 | $280,500 | $4,359 | 1.6% |
| Lemont | 15 | $450,500 | $7,156 | 1.6% |
| Willow Springs | 5 | $410,000 | $6,381 | 1.6% |
| Melrose Park | 8 | $324,500 | $5,127 | 1.6% |
| Glenview | 46 | $580,000 | $9,263 | 1.6% |
| Glencoe | 5 | $1,375,000 | $22,171 | 1.6% |
| Winnetka | 7 | $1,512,500 | $23,737 | 1.6% |
| Norridge | 7 | $377,000 | $5,781 | 1.5% |
| La Grange Highlands | 2 | $432,500 | $6,632 | 1.5% |
| South Barrington | 2 | $1,235,000 | $17,476 | 1.4% |
| Lyons | 2 | $336,000 | $4,550 | 1.4% |
| Merrionette Park | 1 | $224,000 | $3,011 | 1.3% |
| Blue Island | 13 | $325,000 | $3,989 | 1.2% |
| Steger | 7 | $170,000 | $1,900 | 1.1% |
| Rosemont | 1 | $585,000 | $6,459 | 1.1% |
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