How much are property taxes in River Grove, IL?
Homeowners in River Grove, IL pay a median of $5,591 (±$382) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,411.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,819.
That is about 2.3% of the median home value of $241,800.
In River Grove, the median real estate tax went from $5,811 in 2015–2019 to $5,591 in 2020–2024 (−3.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,591 (±$382)
- With a mortgage
- $5,411
- Without a mortgage
- $5,819
- Share of median value
- 2.3%
Real estate taxes in River Grove against Cook County, its state and the nation
| River Grove | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,591 (±$382) | $6,191 (±$30) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,411 (±$573) | $6,502 (±$41) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,819 (±$518) | $5,638 (±$66) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $241,800 (±$15,796) | $324,500 (±$1,460) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In River Grove, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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, River Grove ranks 108 of 147 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 422 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 River Grove
The median tax ($5,591) is 2.3% of the median home value ($241,800).
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 River Grove have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,811 (±$165) | $5,591 (±$382) | −3.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $211,200 (±$10,095) | $241,800 (±$15,796) | +14.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,797 (±$99) | $1,674 (±$209) | −6.8% | 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 River Grove
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Grove | — | $5,591 (±$382) | — |
| Elmwood Park | 1.1 mi | $7,029 (±$415) | Higher |
| Leyden Township | 1.8 mi | $6,344 (±$122) | Higher |
| Melrose Park | 2.0 mi | $5,717 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
| River Forest | 2.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| River Forest Township | 2.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Franklin Park | 2.3 mi | $6,561 (±$164) | Higher |
| Stone Park | 2.6 mi | $6,021 (±$1,184) | Not measurably different |
| Norridge | 2.8 mi | $6,328 (±$253) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmwood Park, IL ($7,029), Leyden Township, IL ($6,344), Franklin Park, IL ($6,561).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 107 | Justice | $5,596 (±$485) |
| 108 | River Grove | $5,591 (±$382) |
| 109 | Bremen Township | $5,576 (±$180) |
| 110 | Indian Head Park | $5,568 (±$1,148) |
| 111 | Worth | $5,510 (±$315) |
| 112 | Summit | $5,476 (±$457) |
| 113 (tie) | Cicero | $5,465 (±$250) |
| 113 (tie) | Cicero Township | $5,465 (±$250) |
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.
What you can do on Seayora in River Grove
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for River Grove beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near River Grove, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near River Grove, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about River Grove
How much are property taxes in River Grove?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in River Grove, IL is $5,591 (±$382) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in River Grove?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.3% of the median home value in River Grove, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in River Grove gone up?
In River Grove, the median real estate tax went from $5,811 in 2015–2019 to $5,591 in 2020–2024 (−3.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in River Grove higher than in Cook County?
In River Grove, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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 — River Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove 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 River Grove village, Illinois (place:64343, 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in River Grove at a glance
- Median rent in River Grove
- Rent by bedrooms in River Grove
- Rent burden in River Grove
- Renters and owners in River Grove
- Income and affordability in River Grove
- Home values in River Grove
- Homeowner costs in River Grove
- Types of homes in River Grove
- Bedrooms in River Grove
- Age of homes in River Grove
- Vacancy rate in River Grove
- Heating fuel in River Grove
- Commute and cars in River Grove
- Crime reported to police in River Grove
- Population growth in River Grove
- How long people stay in River Grove
- Crowding and facilities in River Grove
- Fair Market Rent in River Grove
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Cook County
- Illinois places ranked by property taxes
- Housing data for every place in Illinois