Homeowners in Tri-Taylor, a neighborhood in Chicago, were charged property taxes equal to 3.1% of their home’s value in the fourth quarter of 2025. This rate was more than 3.5 times above the national average, BlockShopper.com data shows.
Data from seven properties sold during the period shows the median sale price in Tri-Taylor was $275,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The median property tax bill for the neighborhood in 2025 was $8,533, equaling 3.1% of the typical taxed home’s value over the same timeframe.
The average effective property tax rate across the U.S. in 2024 was 0.888%.
Within Cook County, Ford Heights, Phoenix, and Park Forest had the county’s three highest property tax rates.
This analysis of the 2025 effective property tax rate uses estimated inflation figures combined with 2024 county tax data. Actual rates in some cases may vary slightly.
U.S. home prices saw continued increases in 2025, with the national median climbing to about $447,000 in June. That marks a 1.13% rise compared with the prior year, according to Redfin. The figures also reveal a significant mismatch in supply and demand, showing 36% more sellers than buyers—a gap of 508,715 homes. Redfin considers a market balanced if buyer and seller numbers are within 10% of each other.
The table below provides a comparison of median effective property tax rates in Ford Heights and other Chicago neighborhoods, calculated using home sales and tax data 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% |
