Property owners in Cook County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chicago City Wire.
The median sales price of a Cook County home in the first quarter of 2024 was $283,000, based on data from the 11,006 properties sold during that time. In 2024, the median tax bill for the county was $6,058, which is 2.1% of the median value of the homes that were taxed.
This is 1.9 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 Dixmoor, Ford Heights, and East Hazel Crest 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 Dixmoor with some other cities belonging to Cook County by their median effective property tax rate, calculated using sales and property tax data from the first quarter of 2024.
| City | Q1 2024 Sales | Q1 2024 Median Price | Median tax 2024 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixmoor | 5 | $5,500 | $1,444 | 26.2% |
| Ford Heights | 2 | $25,000 | $2,533 | 10.1% |
| East Hazel Crest | 3 | $65,000 | $4,192 | 6.4% |
| Maywood | 63 | $165,000 | $7,838 | 4.8% |
| Park Forest | 61 | $133,500 | $5,812 | 4.4% |
| Hazel Crest | 58 | $124,000 | $5,215 | 4.2% |
| Dolton | 91 | $135,000 | $5,595 | 4.1% |
| Prospect Heights | 39 | $187,500 | $7,645 | 4.1% |
| Oak Park | 145 | $330,000 | $13,244 | 4% |
| Calumet City | 100 | $127,500 | $5,014 | 3.9% |
| Olympia Fields | 11 | $260,000 | $10,233 | 3.9% |
| Robbins | 10 | $58,750 | $2,312 | 3.9% |
| River Forest | 25 | $450,000 | $17,195 | 3.8% |
| Flossmoor | 22 | $292,500 | $10,440 | 3.6% |
| Country Club Hills | 82 | $185,000 | $6,616 | 3.6% |
| Worth | 35 | $170,000 | $5,411 | 3.2% |
| Bellwood | 33 | $226,000 | $7,196 | 3.2% |
| Hillside | 13 | $210,000 | $6,789 | 3.2% |
| South Holland | 68 | $208,500 | $6,540 | 3.1% |
| Lansing | 82 | $164,250 | $5,033 | 3.1% |
| Riverside | 20 | $433,000 | $13,589 | 3.1% |
| Berkeley | 18 | $245,000 | $7,636 | 3.1% |
| Richton Park | 41 | $185,000 | $5,733 | 3.1% |
| Buffalo Grove | 46 | $237,500 | $7,327 | 3.1% |
| Markham | 52 | $143,250 | $4,289 | 3% |
| Burnham | 13 | $168,000 | $5,036 | 3% |
| Glenwood | 38 | $182,500 | $5,277 | 2.9% |
| Matteson | 49 | $245,000 | $7,103 | 2.9% |
| Homewood | 64 | $222,500 | $6,307 | 2.8% |
| Riverdale | 32 | $125,000 | $3,538 | 2.8% |
| South Chicago Heights | 9 | $103,000 | $2,889 | 2.8% |
| Countryside | 10 | $205,000 | $5,791 | 2.8% |
| Calumet Park | 19 | $115,000 | $3,206 | 2.8% |
| South Barrington | 4 | $724,000 | $19,223 | 2.7% |
| Palatine | 181 | $275,000 | $7,423 | 2.7% |
| Alsip | 46 | $206,000 | $5,586 | 2.7% |
| Barrington | 15 | $385,000 | $10,010 | 2.6% |
| Tinley Park | 136 | $272,500 | $7,007 | 2.6% |
| Chicago Heights | 84 | $168,000 | $4,353 | 2.6% |
| Midlothian | 51 | $206,000 | $5,422 | 2.6% |
| La Grange Park | 36 | $365,000 | $9,407 | 2.6% |
| Stone Park | 4 | $269,000 | $7,038 | 2.6% |
| Bartlett | 43 | $340,000 | $8,830 | 2.6% |
| Roselle | 12 | $257,500 | $6,605 | 2.6% |
| Cicero | 81 | $260,000 | $6,513 | 2.5% |
| Bridgeview | 34 | $260,500 | $6,476 | 2.5% |
| Hickory Hills | 35 | $275,000 | $6,799 | 2.5% |
| Kenilworth | 8 | $1,398,750 | $35,567 | 2.5% |
| Evanston | 138 | $351,000 | $8,743 | 2.5% |
| Hanover Park | 38 | $265,000 | $6,520 | 2.5% |
| Harvey | 48 | $130,000 | $3,073 | 2.4% |
| Berwyn | 90 | $325,000 | $7,892 | 2.4% |
| Sauk Village | 56 | $115,000 | $2,788 | 2.4% |
| Lynwood | 21 | $252,000 | $6,050 | 2.4% |
| Arlington Heights | 164 | $381,250 | $9,043 | 2.4% |
| Palos Park | 31 | $385,000 | $9,153 | 2.4% |
| River Grove | 17 | $274,000 | $6,581 | 2.4% |
| Schiller Park | 26 | $260,000 | $6,237 | 2.4% |
| Oak Forest | 63 | $289,000 | $7,053 | 2.4% |
| Broadview | 19 | $240,000 | $5,762 | 2.4% |
| Wilmette | 44 | $630,000 | $15,222 | 2.4% |
| Hoffman Estates | 130 | $346,500 | $7,919 | 2.3% |
| Orland Park | 184 | $326,250 | $7,497 | 2.3% |
| Blue Island | 51 | $192,000 | $4,388 | 2.3% |
| Rolling Meadows | 59 | $275,000 | $6,291 | 2.3% |
| Schaumburg | 171 | $275,000 | $6,265 | 2.3% |
| Elmwood Park | 81 | $350,000 | $8,209 | 2.3% |
| Northlake | 16 | $255,000 | $5,882 | 2.3% |
| Mount Prospect | 119 | $363,000 | $8,382 | 2.3% |
| La Grange | 45 | $500,000 | $11,662 | 2.3% |
| Wheeling | 70 | $251,000 | $5,818 | 2.3% |
| Oak Lawn | 165 | $239,000 | $5,481 | 2.3% |
| Chicago Ridge | 39 | $180,000 | $4,065 | 2.3% |
| Evergreen Park | 52 | $252,500 | $5,833 | 2.3% |
| Forest View | 3 | $285,000 | $6,642 | 2.3% |
| Burr Ridge | 9 | $524,500 | $11,553 | 2.2% |
| Summit | 14 | $270,000 | $5,930 | 2.2% |
| Brookfield | 28 | $350,000 | $7,872 | 2.2% |
| Merrionette Park | 2 | $152,500 | $3,312 | 2.2% |
| Burbank | 69 | $275,000 | $5,932 | 2.2% |
| Stickney | 15 | $269,000 | $5,943 | 2.2% |
| Willow Springs | 20 | $334,750 | $7,019 | 2.1% |
| Franklin Park | 29 | $282,000 | $5,862 | 2.1% |
| Justice | 18 | $264,500 | $5,645 | 2.1% |
| Morton Grove | 54 | $400,000 | $8,204 | 2.1% |
| Northbrook | 73 | $581,000 | $12,409 | 2.1% |
| Deercrest Estates | 2 | $306,500 | $6,340 | 2.1% |
| Streamwood | 131 | $295,000 | $6,114 | 2.1% |
| Elgin | 42 | $253,000 | $5,344 | 2.1% |
| Orland Hills | 13 | $328,000 | $6,528 | 2% |
| Inverness | 10 | $767,500 | $15,575 | 2% |
| Thornton | 10 | $197,500 | $4,048 | 2% |
| Norridge | 29 | $325,000 | $6,359 | 2% |
| Melrose Park | 39 | $282,500 | $5,639 | 2% |
| Park Ridge | 92 | $525,000 | $10,263 | 2% |
| Harwood Heights | 13 | $325,000 | $6,351 | 2% |
| Crestwood | 27 | $154,000 | $3,097 | 2% |
| Palos Heights | 32 | $395,000 | $7,823 | 2% |
| Forest Park | 51 | $355,000 | $7,264 | 2% |
| North Riverside | 15 | $315,000 | $6,418 | 2% |
| Northfield | 23 | $650,000 | $13,196 | 2% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 4 | $307,500 | $6,126 | 2% |
| Hometown | 11 | $180,000 | $3,517 | 2% |
| Niles | 73 | $350,000 | $6,526 | 1.9% |
| Western Springs | 36 | $660,000 | $12,798 | 1.9% |
| Westchester | 59 | $335,000 | $6,365 | 1.9% |
| Des Plaines | 174 | $285,500 | $5,312 | 1.9% |
| Winnetka | 30 | $1,387,500 | $26,111 | 1.9% |
| Skokie | 125 | $390,000 | $7,318 | 1.9% |
| Lincolnwood | 24 | $481,500 | $9,062 | 1.9% |
| Phoenix | 10 | $145,500 | $2,563 | 1.8% |
| Posen | 9 | $200,000 | $3,629 | 1.8% |
| Rosemont | 9 | $385,000 | $7,105 | 1.8% |
| Lyons | 18 | $279,500 | $5,005 | 1.8% |
| Palos Hills | 76 | $254,500 | $4,557 | 1.8% |
| Glenview | 127 | $580,000 | $10,189 | 1.8% |
| Elk Grove Village | 72 | $344,250 | $6,306 | 1.8% |
| Lemont | 34 | $455,000 | $7,871 | 1.7% |
| Chicago | 5,121 | $296,500 | $4,795 | 1.6% |
| Indian Head Park | 14 | $373,000 | $5,667 | 1.5% |
| Hinsdale | 6 | $1,337,000 | $19,675 | 1.5% |
| Glencoe | 23 | $1,725,000 | $24,388 | 1.4% |
| La Grange Highlands | 3 | $575,000 | $7,295 | 1.3% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 2 | $632,500 | $8,485 | 1.3% |
| Steger | 4 | $220,000 | $2,090 | 0.9% |
