River Forest property tax, in one number.
Half of River Forest homeowners pay $10,000 or more a year in property tax, on a median home value of $687,300. The Census Bureau stops counting at $10,000, so the real median bill is higher and the effective rate of at least 1.46% is a floor.
Estimate my taxRiver Forest at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
Property tax calculator
Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at River Forest's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.8% of the median household income of $146,786. Because reported bills stop at $10,000, the real share is higher.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Cook County
River Forest compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest | $10,000+ | $687,300 | 1.46%+ |
| Cook County | $6,191 | $324,500 | 1.91% |
| Illinois | $5,298 | $263,300 | 2.01% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Cook County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Cook County1.91% · $6,191
- Park Forest4.00% · $4,608
- Calumet City3.31% · $4,813
- Lynwood3.20% · $6,966
- Dolton3.02% · $4,562
- Harvey2.98% · $2,628
- Glenwood2.95% · $5,843
- Flossmoor2.90%+ · $10,000+
- Maywood2.87% · $6,590
- Lansing2.80% · $4,950
- Matteson2.73% · $6,829
- South Holland2.72% · $5,903
- Markham2.72% · $3,683
- Lake County2.58% · $8,923
- McHenry County2.36% · $7,274
- Kane County2.26% · $7,382
- Will County2.24% · $7,173
- DuPage County2.05% · $8,007
- Berrien County1.08% · $2,429
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in River Forest?
At least 1.46%. The median homeowner pays $10,000 or more a year on a $687,300 home. The Census Bureau caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median bill and rate are higher (ACS 2020–2024).
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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