How much are property taxes in Richton Park, IL?
Homeowners in Richton Park, IL pay a median of $5,897 (±$646) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,041.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,932.
That is about 2.7% of the median home value of $220,900.
In Richton Park, the median real estate tax went from $5,582 in 2015–2019 to $5,897 in 2020–2024 (+5.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,897 (±$646)
- With a mortgage
- $6,041
- Without a mortgage
- $3,932
- Share of median value
- 2.7%
Real estate taxes in Richton Park against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Richton Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,897 (±$646) | $6,191 (±$30) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,041 (±$664) | $6,502 (±$41) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,932 (±$3,522) | $5,638 (±$66) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $220,900 (±$13,793) | $324,500 (±$1,460) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Richton Park, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cook County ($6,191).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cook County, Richton Park ranks 100 of 147 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 384 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 Richton Park
The median tax ($5,897) is 2.7% of the median home value ($220,900).
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 Richton Park have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,582 (±$371) | $5,897 (±$646) | +5.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $146,000 (±$8,349) | $220,900 (±$13,793) | +51.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,664 (±$67) | $1,846 (±$118) | +10.9% | Down 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 Richton Park
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Park | — | $5,897 (±$646) | — |
| Matteson | 2.0 mi | $6,829 (±$533) | Higher |
| Rich Township | 2.5 mi | $6,874 (±$311) | Higher |
| University Park | 2.8 mi | $4,904 (±$867) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest | 2.9 mi | $4,608 (±$309) | Lower |
| Monee Township | 3.9 mi | $7,104 (±$647) | Higher |
| Olympia Fields | 3.9 mi | $9,686 (±$790) | Higher |
| Frankfort Square | 4.3 mi | $6,827 (±$377) | Higher |
| Monee | 4.3 mi | $8,270 (±$358) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Park Forest, IL ($4,608).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Matteson, IL ($6,829), Rich Township, IL ($6,874), Monee Township, IL ($7,104).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Northlake | $6,005 (±$209) |
| 95 | Burbank | $5,992 (±$255) |
| 96 | Stickney Township | $5,960 (±$198) |
| 97 | Homewood | $5,933 (±$310) |
| 98 | Harwood Heights | $5,930 (±$492) |
| 99 | South Holland | $5,903 (±$255) |
| 100 | Richton Park | $5,897 (±$646) |
| 101 | Bellwood | $5,866 (±$376) |
| 102 | Glenwood | $5,843 (±$408) |
| 103 | Bridgeview | $5,808 (±$254) |
| 104 | Worth Township (Cook County) | $5,787 (±$132) |
| 105 | Melrose Park | $5,717 (±$238) |
| 106 | Palos Hills | $5,613 (±$272) |
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 Richton Park
How much are property taxes in Richton Park?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Richton Park, IL is $5,897 (±$646) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Richton Park?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.7% of the median home value in Richton Park, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Richton Park gone up?
In Richton Park, the median real estate tax went from $5,582 in 2015–2019 to $5,897 in 2020–2024 (+5.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Richton Park higher than in Cook County?
In Richton Park, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cook County ($6,191).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Richton Park village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richton Park village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Richton Park village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Richton Park village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Richton Park 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 Richton Park village, Illinois (place:63706, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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