Property owners in Richton Park faced effective property tax rates of 3.4% during the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing the national average by a factor of 3.8, according to BlockShopper.com.
Data from 31 home sales in Richton Park during the fourth quarter of 2025 indicated a median sales price of $209,000. The city’s median tax bill for 2025 was $7,047, representing 3.4% of the median assessed property value.
The national effective property tax rate was 0.888% in 2024.
Within Cook County, the highest effective property tax rates were recorded in Ford Heights, Phoenix and Park Forest.
This article’s calculation of effective property tax rates for 2025 uses estimated inflation numbers and 2024 county tax data. As a result, the actual rates may differ slightly.
U.S. home prices showed continued growth in 2025, with a national median of about $447,000 in June. Redfin reports this figure is 1.13% higher than the previous year. The same data highlight a noticeable supply and demand imbalance—36% more sellers than buyers, a gap of 508,715 homes. According to Redfin, a balanced market is defined as having the number of buyers and sellers within 10% of each other.
The table below presents a comparison of Ford Heights and other Cook County municipalities by median effective property tax rate, based on 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% |