During the fourth quarter of 2025, homeowners in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood paid property taxes equal to 2.2% of their home’s value, which is more than 2.5 times the nationwide average, according to BlockShopper.com.
Data from the 23 properties sold indicate that Andersonville had a median sales price of $500,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The median tax bill for the area was $11,235 for the year, representing 2.2% of the estimated median property value.
The U.S. average effective property tax rate stood at 0.888% in 2024.
Within Cook County, the highest property tax rates were recorded in the neighborhoods of Ford Heights, Phoenix, and Park Forest.
This report uses estimated inflation-adjusted values and 2024 county tax data to calculate the 2025 effective property tax rates. Actual rates might show slight differences.
U.S. home prices rose in 2025, with the national median price reaching approximately $447,000 in June, a 1.13% climb from the previous year, as reported by Redfin. Their analysis also reveals a substantial gap between sellers and buyers, with 36% more homes on the market than buyers—a difference of 508,715 homes. Redfin defines a balanced market as having no more than a 10% difference between sellers and buyers.
The following table shows median effective property tax rates for Ford Heights and selected other Chicago neighborhoods, using tax and sales information from the fourth quarter of 2025.
| Neighborhood | Q4 2025 Sales | Q4 2025 Median Price | Median tax 2025 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights | 2 | $35,000 | $2,654 | 7.6% |
| Phoenix | 8 | $61,000 | $4,186 | 6.9% |
| Park Forest | 78 | $140,000 | $8,542 | 6.1% |
| Riverdale | 37 | $105,000 | $5,202 | 5% |
| East Chicago Heights | 5 | $75,000 | $3,590 | 4.8% |
| Harvey | 41 | $85,000 | $3,955 | 4.7% |
| Robbins | 15 | $60,000 | $2,794 | 4.7% |
| Dolton | 66 | $142,500 | $6,448 | 4.5% |
| Rosemont | 6 | $210,000 | $9,496 | 4.5% |
| Calumet City | 89 | $150,000 | $6,665 | 4.4% |
| Flossmoor | 26 | $272,500 | $11,937 | 4.4% |
| Burnham | 9 | $155,000 | $6,172 | 4% |
| South Holland | 76 | $220,250 | $8,544 | 3.9% |
| Country Club Hills | 64 | $208,750 | $8,089 | 3.9% |
| Hazel Crest | 49 | $189,000 | $6,986 | 3.7% |
| Homewood | 54 | $227,500 | $8,047 | 3.5% |
| South Chicago Heights | 11 | $107,500 | $3,749 | 3.5% |
| Richton Park | 31 | $209,000 | $7,259 | 3.5% |
| Olympia Fields | 8 | $326,250 | $11,012 | 3.4% |
| Calumet Park | 13 | $151,000 | $5,096 | 3.4% |
| Oak Park | 152 | $398,500 | $13,576 | 3.4% |
| Markham | 57 | $160,000 | $5,252 | 3.3% |
| Glenwood | 32 | $214,500 | $6,979 | 3.3% |
| Countryside | 17 | $189,500 | $6,332 | 3.3% |
| Berkeley | 16 | $258,750 | $8,450 | 3.3% |
| Maywood | 58 | $260,000 | $8,548 | 3.3% |
| Summit | 9 | $240,000 | $7,768 | 3.2% |
| Thornton | 9 | $196,000 | $6,283 | 3.2% |
| Tri-Taylor | 7 | $275,000 | $8,789 | 3.2% |
| Matteson | 46 | $268,500 | $8,457 | 3.1% |
| Lansing | 98 | $192,000 | $6,003 | 3.1% |
| Lynwood | 24 | $226,000 | $6,859 | 3% |
| Schiller Park | 36 | $250,000 | $7,514 | 3% |
| Riverside | 23 | $473,000 | $14,069 | 3% |
| Bellwood | 43 | $265,000 | $7,920 | 3% |
| Forest Park | 59 | $280,000 | $8,390 | 3% |
| East Hazel Crest | 6 | $200,000 | $5,874 | 2.9% |
| Worth | 33 | $218,000 | $6,135 | 2.8% |
| Tinley Park | 175 | $285,000 | $7,962 | 2.8% |
| Oak Forest | 79 | $276,000 | $7,610 | 2.8% |
| Hickory Hills | 29 | $280,000 | $7,829 | 2.8% |
| Forest River | 3 | $272,500 | $7,544 | 2.8% |
| Chicago Heights | 60 | $188,750 | $5,118 | 2.7% |
| Bridgeview | 39 | $290,000 | $7,756 | 2.7% |
| Hillside | 9 | $285,000 | $7,577 | 2.7% |
| Bartlett | 34 | $375,000 | $9,985 | 2.7% |
| Northlake | 19 | $270,000 | $7,092 | 2.6% |
| Stone Park | 3 | $275,000 | $7,230 | 2.6% |
| Evergreen Park | 50 | $267,500 | $7,043 | 2.6% |
| Berwyn | 100 | $325,000 | $8,439 | 2.6% |
| Palatine | 203 | $325,000 | $8,424 | 2.6% |
| Palos Heights | 49 | $350,000 | $9,074 | 2.6% |
| Golf | 2 | $855,000 | $21,874 | 2.6% |
| Chicago Ridge | 46 | $206,000 | $5,320 | 2.6% |
| Hoffman Estates | 116 | $359,500 | $8,964 | 2.5% |
| Alsip | 53 | $269,000 | $6,838 | 2.5% |
| Midlothian | 40 | $244,250 | $6,044 | 2.5% |
| Brookfield | 57 | $345,000 | $8,591 | 2.5% |
| Wheeling | 82 | $280,500 | $6,917 | 2.5% |
| Arlington Heights | 199 | $415,000 | $9,914 | 2.4% |
| Elmwood Park | 72 | $370,000 | $8,891 | 2.4% |
| Broadview | 14 | $285,000 | $6,874 | 2.4% |
| Buffalo Grove | 58 | $319,500 | $7,726 | 2.4% |
| Burbank | 77 | $285,000 | $6,880 | 2.4% |
| Orland Hills | 14 | $317,500 | $7,572 | 2.4% |
| Cicero | 79 | $300,000 | $7,106 | 2.4% |
| La Grange | 42 | $547,500 | $13,050 | 2.4% |
| Oak Lawn | 172 | $270,000 | $6,424 | 2.4% |
| Orland Park | 206 | $381,000 | $8,742 | 2.3% |
| Sauk Village | 42 | $142,500 | $3,318 | 2.3% |
| Rolling Meadows | 76 | $324,500 | $7,471 | 2.3% |
| River Grove | 25 | $340,000 | $7,806 | 2.3% |
| Hinsdale | 9 | $900,000 | $20,542 | 2.3% |
| Hanover Park | 44 | $332,000 | $7,654 | 2.3% |
| Merrionette Park | 5 | $200,000 | $4,696 | 2.3% |
| Andersonville | 23 | $500,000 | $11,572 | 2.3% |
| Pilsen | 28 | $385,500 | $8,855 | 2.3% |
| Wicker Park | 34 | $645,500 | $15,126 | 2.3% |
| Blue Island | 29 | $253,500 | $5,763 | 2.3% |
| Schaumburg | 208 | $315,000 | $7,117 | 2.3% |
| Palos Park | 33 | $470,000 | $10,608 | 2.3% |
| River Forest | 27 | $790,000 | $17,857 | 2.3% |
| Willow Springs | 26 | $350,000 | $7,661 | 2.2% |
| Harwood Heights | 15 | $350,000 | $7,695 | 2.2% |
| Crestwood | 52 | $175,000 | $3,845 | 2.2% |
| Mount Prospect | 128 | $414,000 | $9,278 | 2.2% |
| Evanston | 152 | $428,750 | $9,615 | 2.2% |
| Streamwood | 99 | $320,000 | $7,076 | 2.2% |
| Sauganash | 19 | $435,000 | $9,575 | 2.2% |
| West Loop | 27 | $325,000 | $7,266 | 2.2% |
| East Merrionette Park | 5 | $200,000 | $4,353 | 2.2% |
| Hyde Park | 44 | $244,000 | $5,248 | 2.2% |
| Inverness | 30 | $746,000 | $15,711 | 2.1% |
| Melrose Park | 40 | $324,250 | $6,774 | 2.1% |
| Park Ridge | 101 | $570,000 | $11,936 | 2.1% |
| Indian Head Park | 21 | $300,000 | $6,288 | 2.1% |
| La Grange Park | 26 | $507,500 | $10,635 | 2.1% |
| North Riverside | 14 | $339,750 | $7,300 | 2.1% |
| Morton Grove | 69 | $422,500 | $9,057 | 2.1% |
| Northbrook | 101 | $620,000 | $13,252 | 2.1% |
| Elgin | 58 | $297,500 | $6,393 | 2.1% |
| Oakland | 12 | $138,000 | $2,964 | 2.1% |
| Lincolnwood | 33 | $525,000 | $10,823 | 2.1% |
| Lemont | 46 | $459,000 | $9,204 | 2% |
| Niles | 99 | $395,000 | $7,792 | 2% |
| Lyons | 17 | $295,000 | $5,889 | 2% |
| Justice | 22 | $330,500 | $6,632 | 2% |
| Westchester | 57 | $360,000 | $7,254 | 2% |
| Des Plaines | 215 | $342,000 | $6,790 | 2% |
| Elk Grove Village | 78 | $390,000 | $7,714 | 2% |
| Skokie | 160 | $422,500 | $8,371 | 2% |
| Prospect Heights | 27 | $475,000 | $9,359 | 2% |
| Hometown | 22 | $225,250 | $4,602 | 2% |
| Roscoe Village | 31 | $805,000 | $15,820 | 2% |
| Edgebrook | 16 | $551,000 | $10,872 | 2% |
| West Town | 66 | $560,000 | $11,193 | 2% |
| West Hometown | 12 | $229,750 | $4,602 | 2% |
| Stickney | 10 | $332,500 | $6,491 | 2% |
| Oriole Park | 20 | $302,500 | $5,917 | 2% |
| Noble Square | 19 | $610,000 | $11,903 | 2% |
| The Loop | 23 | $315,000 | $6,162 | 2% |
| Barrington Hills | 12 | $1,106,875 | $21,233 | 1.9% |
| Norridge | 46 | $400,000 | $7,446 | 1.9% |
| Franklin Park | 35 | $357,500 | $6,952 | 1.9% |
| Palos Hills | 65 | $280,000 | $5,252 | 1.9% |
| Glenview | 175 | $599,000 | $11,352 | 1.9% |
| Wilmette | 86 | $850,750 | $16,153 | 1.9% |
| Kenilworth | 17 | $1,815,000 | $34,926 | 1.9% |
| Albany Park | 77 | $420,000 | $7,801 | 1.9% |
| University Village / Little Italy | 24 | $385,000 | $7,321 | 1.9% |
| Ukrainian Village | 45 | $660,000 | $12,787 | 1.9% |
| Chinatown | 5 | $326,000 | $6,078 | 1.9% |
| River North | 65 | $428,000 | $8,146 | 1.9% |
| West Lincolnwood | 6 | $905,000 | $16,752 | 1.9% |
| Near North | 93 | $390,000 | $7,215 | 1.9% |
| Burr Ridge | 13 | $655,000 | $11,991 | 1.8% |
| Glencoe | 23 | $1,500,000 | $27,667 | 1.8% |
| Edgewater | 123 | $250,000 | $4,440 | 1.8% |
| West Rogers Park | 132 | $336,000 | $6,155 | 1.8% |
| Norwood Park | 52 | $404,000 | $7,464 | 1.8% |
| North Center | 48 | $862,500 | $15,626 | 1.8% |
| Edison Park | 28 | $455,000 | $8,372 | 1.8% |
| Avondale | 34 | $535,000 | $9,559 | 1.8% |
| Bucktown | 74 | $785,500 | $14,085 | 1.8% |
| River West | 24 | $443,750 | $8,063 | 1.8% |
| Heart of Chicago | 10 | $450,000 | $8,133 | 1.8% |
| South Loop | 149 | $340,000 | $6,137 | 1.8% |
| Chicago Lawn | 15 | $175,000 | $3,140 | 1.8% |
| Canaryville/Fuller Park | 17 | $220,000 | $3,862 | 1.8% |
| Washington Park | 18 | $165,000 | $2,964 | 1.8% |
| Barrington | 39 | $599,000 | $10,170 | 1.7% |
| Western Springs | 37 | $875,000 | $14,785 | 1.7% |
| La Grange Highlands | 7 | $475,000 | $8,156 | 1.7% |
| Roselle | 13 | $420,000 | $7,114 | 1.7% |
| Ravenswood | 43 | $601,500 | $10,425 | 1.7% |
| Wrigleyville | 37 | $735,000 | $12,630 | 1.7% |
| Jefferson Park | 61 | $403,000 | $6,719 | 1.7% |
| Greektown | 5 | $370,000 | $6,439 | 1.7% |
| Morgan Park | 51 | $195,000 | $3,353 | 1.7% |
| Bronzeville | 54 | $306,000 | $5,072 | 1.7% |
| Streeterville | 34 | $392,500 | $6,697 | 1.7% |
| Gold Coast | 204 | $472,500 | $8,243 | 1.7% |
| Dixmoor | 7 | $160,000 | $2,638 | 1.6% |
| Portage Park | 122 | $413,500 | $6,820 | 1.6% |
| O’Hare | 25 | $415,000 | $6,826 | 1.6% |
| South Barrington | 12 | $1,225,000 | $19,572 | 1.6% |
| Northfield | 20 | $887,250 | $14,059 | 1.6% |
| Northbrook West | 3 | $547,000 | $8,770 | 1.6% |
| Dunning | 101 | $327,500 | $5,331 | 1.6% |
| Montclare | 21 | $325,000 | $5,096 | 1.6% |
| Lakeview | 213 | $635,000 | $10,045 | 1.6% |
| Irving Park | 61 | $570,000 | $9,241 | 1.6% |
| Logan Square | 166 | $610,000 | $9,806 | 1.6% |
| Mayfair | 13 | $457,500 | $7,452 | 1.6% |
| Near West Side | 67 | $475,000 | $7,800 | 1.6% |
| Beverly | 44 | $360,500 | $5,864 | 1.6% |
| Ashburn | 30 | $223,750 | $3,635 | 1.6% |
| Rogers Park | 115 | $245,000 | $3,939 | 1.6% |
| Bridgeport | 63 | $480,000 | $7,641 | 1.6% |
| Posen | 5 | $254,000 | $3,715 | 1.5% |
| Winnetka | 35 | $1,925,000 | $28,695 | 1.5% |
| Mission Hills Estates | 6 | $387,500 | $5,861 | 1.5% |
| Boystown | 76 | $323,750 | $4,924 | 1.5% |
| Buena Park | 39 | $305,000 | $4,432 | 1.5% |
| Forest Glen | 9 | $360,000 | $5,518 | 1.5% |
| Union Ridge | 10 | $414,750 | $6,165 | 1.5% |
| Big Oaks | 10 | $430,000 | $6,415 | 1.5% |
| Humboldt Park | 78 | $391,000 | $5,861 | 1.5% |
| Archer Heights | 19 | $278,000 | $4,130 | 1.5% |
| Mount Greenwood | 40 | $315,000 | $4,612 | 1.5% |
| Scottsdale | 32 | $287,500 | $4,130 | 1.4% |
| Old Town | 48 | $485,000 | $6,982 | 1.4% |
| Chicago | 5,656 | $342,250 | $4,881 | 1.4% |
| Lincoln Square | 6 | $857,500 | $12,202 | 1.4% |
| Galewood | 22 | $350,000 | $4,929 | 1.4% |
| Lincoln Park | 222 | $792,500 | $11,248 | 1.4% |
| North Park | 34 | $522,500 | $7,367 | 1.4% |
| Goose Island | 11 | $630,000 | $8,948 | 1.4% |
| Garfield Ridge | 80 | $334,000 | $4,734 | 1.4% |
| Little Village | 36 | $255,000 | $3,447 | 1.4% |
| Roseland/Pullman | 120 | $115,500 | $1,650 | 1.4% |
| West Lawn | 46 | $281,000 | $3,883 | 1.4% |
| Chatham | 51 | $225,000 | $3,201 | 1.4% |
| Washington Heights | 20 | $150,000 | $2,143 | 1.4% |
| South Shore | 76 | $162,500 | $2,224 | 1.4% |
| Kenwood | 15 | $460,000 | $6,424 | 1.4% |
| Deercrest Estates | 4 | $547,500 | $7,301 | 1.3% |
| Clearing | 30 | $325,000 | $4,378 | 1.3% |
| Steger | 19 | $180,000 | $2,302 | 1.3% |
| Glenbrook Countryside | 4 | $702,500 | $9,267 | 1.3% |
| North Mayfair | 13 | $540,000 | $7,088 | 1.3% |
| Hermosa | 33 | $435,000 | $5,555 | 1.3% |
| Burnside | 49 | $150,000 | $1,975 | 1.3% |
| Belmont/Cragin | 70 | $395,000 | $4,851 | 1.2% |
| Brighton Park | 32 | $305,000 | $3,721 | 1.2% |
| Wrightwood | 14 | $296,500 | $3,643 | 1.2% |
| McKinley Park | 27 | $423,000 | $5,217 | 1.2% |
| Uptown | 67 | $465,000 | $5,530 | 1.2% |
| Austin | 105 | $310,000 | $3,693 | 1.2% |
| Brainerd | 70 | $211,000 | $2,476 | 1.2% |
| West Elsdon | 23 | $330,000 | $3,883 | 1.2% |
| Woodlawn | 29 | $304,000 | $3,628 | 1.2% |
| Calumet Heights | 56 | $206,750 | $2,468 | 1.2% |
| East Garfield Park | 40 | $297,500 | $3,381 | 1.1% |
| Marquette Park | 38 | $281,750 | $3,140 | 1.1% |
| Hegewisch | 28 | $189,500 | $2,144 | 1.1% |
| Gresham | 105 | $225,000 | $2,385 | 1.1% |
| Gage Park | 31 | $285,000 | $3,140 | 1.1% |
| Greater Grand Crossing | 82 | $206,500 | $2,138 | 1% |
| East Side | 36 | $199,500 | $1,897 | 1% |
| South Deering | 23 | $130,000 | $1,234 | 0.9% |
| Lawndale | 72 | $278,000 | $2,470 | 0.9% |
| West Garfield Park | 21 | $205,000 | $1,846 | 0.9% |
| South Chicago | 68 | $193,500 | $1,739 | 0.9% |
| Englewood | 112 | $132,500 | $984 | 0.7% |
| Back of the Yards | 51 | $215,000 | $1,531 | 0.7% |
| West Pullman | 100 | $167,500 | $1,156 | 0.7% |
| Riverdale/Altgeld Gardens | 7 | $130,000 | $740 | 0.6% |
| West Englewood | 59 | $220,000 | $759 | 0.3% |
