How much are property taxes in Park Forest, IL?
Homeowners in Park Forest, IL pay a median of $4,608 (±$309) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,932.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,050.
That is about 4.0% of the median home value of $115,300.
In Park Forest, the median real estate tax went from $3,232 in 2015–2019 to $4,608 in 2020–2024 (+42.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,608 (±$309)
- With a mortgage
- $4,932
- Without a mortgage
- $4,050
- Share of median value
- 4.0%
Real estate taxes in Park Forest against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Park Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,608 (±$309) | $6,191 (±$30) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,932 (±$544) | $6,502 (±$41) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,050 (±$934) | $5,638 (±$66) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $115,300 (±$8,619) | $324,500 (±$1,460) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Park Forest, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cook County ($6,191).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cook County, Park Forest ranks 125 of 147 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 606 of 2,625.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Park Forest
The median tax ($4,608) is 4.0% of the median home value ($115,300).
Across Cook County the same ratio is 1.9%.
Across Illinois it is 2.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Park Forest have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,232 (±$211) | $4,608 (±$309) | +42.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $73,600 (±$3,823) | $115,300 (±$8,619) | +56.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,346 (±$57) | $1,568 (±$145) | +16.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Park Forest
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest | — | $4,608 (±$309) | — |
| South Chicago Heights | 2.6 mi | $2,971 (±$442) | Lower |
| University Park | 2.8 mi | $4,904 (±$867) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia Fields | 2.8 mi | $9,686 (±$790) | Higher |
| Richton Park | 2.9 mi | $5,897 (±$646) | Higher |
| Rich Township | 3.3 mi | $6,874 (±$311) | Higher |
| Chicago Heights | 3.4 mi | $4,248 (±$293) | Not measurably different |
| Matteson | 3.6 mi | $6,829 (±$533) | Higher |
| Steger | 3.6 mi | $3,560 (±$396) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Chicago Heights, IL ($2,971), Steger, IL ($3,560).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olympia Fields, IL ($9,686), Richton Park, IL ($5,897), Rich Township, IL ($6,874).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Bloom Township | $5,005 (±$273) |
| 120 | Lansing | $4,950 (±$408) |
| 121 | Chicago | $4,943 (±$49) |
| 122 | Hazel Crest | $4,899 (±$596) |
| 123 | Calumet City | $4,813 (±$473) |
| 124 | Broadview | $4,656 (±$850) |
| 125 | Park Forest | $4,608 (±$309) |
| 126 | Dolton | $4,562 (±$273) |
| 127 | Blue Island | $4,550 (±$469) |
| 128 | Thornton Township | $4,499 (±$168) |
| 129 | Calumet Township | $4,447 (±$375) |
| 130 | Chicago Heights | $4,248 (±$293) |
| 131 | Calumet Park | $4,246 (±$706) |
Showing 13 of 147 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Park Forest
How much are property taxes in Park Forest?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Park Forest, IL is $4,608 (±$309) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Park Forest?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 4.0% of the median home value in Park Forest, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Park Forest gone up?
In Park Forest, the median real estate tax went from $3,232 in 2015–2019 to $4,608 in 2020–2024 (+42.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Park Forest higher than in Cook County?
In Park Forest, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cook County ($6,191).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Forest village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Forest village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Forest village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Forest village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Forest village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Park Forest village, Illinois (place:57732, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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