Harwood Heights, Illinois property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.84%

Homeowners in Harwood Heights, Illinois paid a median $5,930 a year in property tax on a median home worth $321,900, an effective rate of about 1.84% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#267 lowest of 856Illinois places we cover

1.91%Cook County overall
Median tax paid
$5,930
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$321,900
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.84%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
7.3%
of $81,086 median household income
Owner costs
$2,177/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Harwood Heights vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Harwood Heights1.84%
Cook County1.91%
Illinois2.01%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Harwood Heights$5,930
Cook County$6,191
Illinois$5,298
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Harwood Heights

At the local 1.84% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,763$230
$250,000$4,605$384
$350,000$6,448$537
$500,000$9,211$768

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

Homeowners in Harwood Heights, Illinois paid a median $5,930 a year in property tax on a median home worth $321,900, an effective rate of about 1.84% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Harwood Heights?

About $4,605 a year at the 1.84% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Harwood Heights higher than the rest of Illinois?

Harwood Heights ranks #267 lowest of 856 Illinois places we track. The statewide effective rate is 2.01%. Cook County overall is 1.91%.