Glenwood property owners incurred property taxes equaling 3.2% of their home values in the fourth quarter of 2025, which is more than 3.6 times higher than the national average, according to BlockShopper.com.
During that period, Glenwood’s median home sales price was $214,500, based on 32 properties sold. In 2025, the city’s median property tax bill reached $6,776, representing 3.2% of the median value of taxed properties.
The national average effective property tax rate was 0.888% in 2024.
Within Cook County, Ford Heights, Phoenix, and Park Forest had the highest property tax rates.
This article’s calculation of the 2025 effective property tax rate considers estimated inflation and 2024 county tax data, which may result in slight variations from the actual rate in some cases.
U.S. home prices rose further in 2025, with the median home price nationwide reaching about $447,000 in June, a 1.13% increase over the prior year, according to Redfin. The data also reveal a notable gap between supply and demand, showing 36% more sellers than buyers—a difference of 508,715 homes. Redfin defines a balanced market as one where seller and buyer numbers are within 10% of each other.
The table below contrasts Ford Heights with other Cook County cities by their median effective property tax rate, using sales and tax data from the fourth quarter of 2025.
| 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% |