Oak Forest Property Tax Rate
Cook County, Illinois
Oak Forest is located in Cook County, Illinois. Homeowners in Oak Forest pay a median of $6,496 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $247,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.62%. This is 37% higher than the Cook County average of 1.91%.
2.62%
vs 1.91% county avg
$6,496
Per year
$247,800
2024 estimate
26,888
Oak Forest, IL
How Oak Forest Compares
Cities in Cook County
Compare property tax rates for 28 cities in Cook County, Illinois.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | $4,704 | 3.52% |
| Lansing | $4,946 | 2.94% |
| Chicago Heights | $4,127 | 2.75% |
| Oak Forest | $6,496 | 2.62% |
| Tinley Park | $7,259 | 2.51% |
| Wheeling | $5,838 | 2.39% |
| Palatine | $8,113 | 2.33% |
| Berwyn | $6,570 | 2.30% |
| Streamwood | $5,952 | 2.30% |
| Hoffman Estates | $7,802 | 2.29% |
| Oak Lawn | $6,101 | 2.28% |
| Burbank | $5,776 | 2.23% |
| Cicero | $5,248 | 2.22% |
| Arlington Heights | $8,933 | 2.22% |
| Oak Park | $10,001 | 2.19% |
| Mount Prospect | $8,216 | 2.18% |
| Skokie | $7,803 | 2.12% |
| Orland Park | $7,263 | 2.08% |
| Schaumburg | $6,395 | 2.05% |
| Elk Grove Village | $6,748 | 2.02% |
| Des Plaines | $6,254 | 1.97% |
| Evanston | $8,953 | 1.90% |
| Park Ridge | $10,001 | 1.85% |
| Niles | $6,064 | 1.73% |
| Glenview | $10,001 | 1.67% |
| Northbrook | $10,001 | 1.55% |
| Chicago | $4,814 | 1.53% |
| Wilmette | $10,001 | 1.25% |
About Property Taxes in Oak Forest
Property taxes in Oak Forest are collected by Cook County. Tax exemptions available to Cook County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Oak Forest. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Cook County property tax page.
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$655/month · Rate: 2.62%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.