Cook County Trends
The properties below represent a few of the many tax reductions from the our appeals and the grounds on which they were based.
All Townships
38 Locations
Barrington
North/Northwest
NORTH
Rising
Median market value
$771,275
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+28.2%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
3,272
2024
1,634
2023
1,557
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Berwyn
South/West
SOUTH
Rising
Median market value
$300,010
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+23.6%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2026
2,149
2025
2,768
2024
2,745
0
750
1,500
2,250
3,000
Bloom
South/West
SOUTH
Rising
Median market value
$142,900
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+42.5%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2026
0
2025
3,165
2024
4,108
0
1,250
2,500
3,750
5,000
Bremen
South/West
SOUTH
Rising
Median market value
$190,010
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+42.0%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
5,382
2024
5,090
2023
7,048
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
Calumet
South/West
SOUTH
Rising
Median market value
$120,000
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+53.1%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
440
2024
597
2023
397
0
150
300
450
600
Cicero
South/West
SOUTH
Rising
Median market value
$200,000
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+36.5%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
1,499
2024
1,985
2023
1,658
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
Elk Grove
North/Northwest
NORTH
Rising
Median market value
$397,910
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+21.9%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
7,606
2024
4,170
2023
4,867
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
Evanston
North/Northwest
NORTH
Rising
Median market value
$621,950
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+22.6%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2026
2,469
2025
6,317
2024
3,844
0
1,750
3,500
5,250
7,000
Hanover
North/Northwest
NORTH
Rising
Median market value
$310,000
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+25.0%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
6,974
2024
3,783
2023
3,168
0
1,750
3,500
5,250
7,000
Hyde Park
City of Chicago
CITY
Rising
Median market value
$127,000
of res. property
Change in Assessments
+8.5%
since the last reassessment
Properties Appealed
2025
3,330
2024
4,524
2023
2,173
0
1,250
2,500
3,750
5,000
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Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
5,446
Homes & Townhomes
95.8%
Homes with increased assessments
41yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
2,945sqft.
Median building size
21,762sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 62.3%
1-story homes 30.9%
Townhomes / row houses 3.2%
Split-level homes 3.7%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
87.2%
Fireplaces
81.2%
Garage
98.2%
Full basement
65%
Key Numbers ?
BARRINGTON
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$771,275
$290,010
Change in Assessments
28.2%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
5,446
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
95.8%
91.9%
Median home age
41 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
BARRINGTON
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
2,945 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
21,762 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
BARRINGTON
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
62.3%
27.3%
1-story homes
30.9%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
3.2%
7.8%
Split-level homes
3.7%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
BARRINGTON
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
87.2%
56.4%
Fireplaces
81.2%
32%
Garage
98.2%
88%
Full basement
65%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
9,940
Homes & Townhomes
93.2%
Homes with increased assessments
101yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,303sqft.
Median building size
4,080sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 16.3%
1-story homes 81.9%
Townhomes / row houses 0.3%
Split-level homes 1.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
51.7%
Fireplaces
9.2%
Garage
95.6%
Full basement
90.1%
Key Numbers ?
BERWYN
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$300,010
$290,010
Change in Assessments
23.6%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
9,940
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
93.2%
91.9%
Median home age
101 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
BERWYN
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,303 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
4,080 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
BERWYN
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
16.3%
27.3%
1-story homes
81.9%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
0.3%
7.8%
Split-level homes
1.4%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
BERWYN
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
51.7%
56.4%
Fireplaces
9.2%
32%
Garage
95.6%
88%
Full basement
90.1%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
25,889
Homes & Townhomes
97.7%
Homes with increased assessments
63yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,244sqft.
Median building size
7,440sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 15.4%
1-story homes 61.3%
Townhomes / row houses 1.9%
Split-level homes 21.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
49.4%
Fireplaces
28%
Garage
87.3%
Full basement
45.4%
Key Numbers ?
BLOOM
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$142,900
$290,010
Change in Assessments
42.5%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
25,889
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
97.7%
91.9%
Median home age
63 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
BLOOM
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,244 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
7,440 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
BLOOM
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
15.4%
27.3%
1-story homes
61.3%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
1.9%
7.8%
Split-level homes
21.4%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
BLOOM
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
49.4%
56.4%
Fireplaces
28%
32%
Garage
87.3%
88%
Full basement
45.4%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
31,947
Homes & Townhomes
98.4%
Homes with increased assessments
59yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,259sqft.
Median building size
7,560sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 15.4%
1-story homes 55.3%
Townhomes / row houses 3.6%
Split-level homes 25.7%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
53.2%
Fireplaces
25.9%
Garage
89.8%
Full basement
24.8%
Key Numbers ?
BREMEN
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$190,010
$290,010
Change in Assessments
42%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
31,947
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
98.4%
91.9%
Median home age
59 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
BREMEN
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,259 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
7,560 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
BREMEN
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
15.4%
27.3%
1-story homes
55.3%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
3.6%
7.8%
Split-level homes
25.7%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
BREMEN
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
53.2%
56.4%
Fireplaces
25.9%
32%
Garage
89.8%
88%
Full basement
24.8%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
3,968
Homes & Townhomes
96.3%
Homes with increased assessments
72yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,155sqft.
Median building size
4,687sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 11%
1-story homes 79.1%
Townhomes / row houses 6.9%
Split-level homes 3.1%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
30.9%
Fireplaces
6.4%
Garage
77.5%
Full basement
74.4%
Key Numbers ?
CALUMET
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$120,000
$290,010
Change in Assessments
53.1%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
3,968
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
96.3%
91.9%
Median home age
72 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
CALUMET
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,155 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
4,687 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
CALUMET
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
11%
27.3%
1-story homes
79.1%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
6.9%
7.8%
Split-level homes
3.1%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
CALUMET
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
30.9%
56.4%
Fireplaces
6.4%
32%
Garage
77.5%
88%
Full basement
74.4%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
8,584
Homes & Townhomes
98.6%
Homes with increased assessments
101yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,142sqft.
Median building size
3,780sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 16%
1-story homes 78.7%
Townhomes / row houses 3.4%
Split-level homes 1.9%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
46.4%
Fireplaces
3.4%
Garage
93.1%
Full basement
87.1%
Key Numbers ?
CICERO
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$200,000
$290,010
Change in Assessments
36.5%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
8,584
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
98.6%
91.9%
Median home age
101 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
CICERO
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,142 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
3,780 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
CICERO
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
16%
27.3%
1-story homes
78.7%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
3.4%
7.8%
Split-level homes
1.9%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
CICERO
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
46.4%
56.4%
Fireplaces
3.4%
32%
Garage
93.1%
88%
Full basement
87.1%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
17,531
Homes & Townhomes
97.1%
Homes with increased assessments
62yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,534sqft.
Median building size
8,313sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 28.1%
1-story homes 52.9%
Townhomes / row houses 4.1%
Split-level homes 14.9%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
64.8%
Fireplaces
37.6%
Garage
95.1%
Full basement
33.1%
Key Numbers ?
ELK GROVE
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$397,910
$290,010
Change in Assessments
21.9%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
17,531
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
97.1%
91.9%
Median home age
62 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
ELK GROVE
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,534 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
8,313 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
ELK GROVE
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
28.1%
27.3%
1-story homes
52.9%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
4.1%
7.8%
Split-level homes
14.9%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
ELK GROVE
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
64.8%
56.4%
Fireplaces
37.6%
32%
Garage
95.1%
88%
Full basement
33.1%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
11,145
Homes & Townhomes
94.5%
Homes with increased assessments
96yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,784sqft.
Median building size
5,920sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 49.9%
1-story homes 34.7%
Townhomes / row houses 12.7%
Split-level homes 2.7%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
59.5%
Fireplaces
55.7%
Garage
78.8%
Full basement
74%
Key Numbers ?
EVANSTON
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$621,950
$290,010
Change in Assessments
22.6%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
11,145
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
94.5%
91.9%
Median home age
96 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
EVANSTON
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,784 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
5,920 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
EVANSTON
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
49.9%
27.3%
1-story homes
34.7%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
12.7%
7.8%
Split-level homes
2.7%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
EVANSTON
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
59.5%
56.4%
Fireplaces
55.7%
32%
Garage
78.8%
88%
Full basement
74%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
24,888
Homes & Townhomes
99.4%
Homes with increased assessments
40yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,506sqft.
Median building size
7,920sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 37.2%
1-story homes 37.8%
Townhomes / row houses 18.8%
Split-level homes 6.2%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
80.2%
Fireplaces
45.3%
Garage
94.9%
Full basement
45.8%
Key Numbers ?
HANOVER
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$310,000
$290,010
Change in Assessments
25%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
24,888
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
99.4%
91.9%
Median home age
40 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
HANOVER
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,506 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
7,920 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
HANOVER
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
37.2%
27.3%
1-story homes
37.8%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
18.8%
7.8%
Split-level homes
6.2%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
HANOVER
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
80.2%
56.4%
Fireplaces
45.3%
32%
Garage
94.9%
88%
Full basement
45.8%
58.2%
Detailed Statistics
Key Numbers ?
48,096
Homes & Townhomes
66.6%
Homes with increased assessments
81yrs
Median home age
Size Metrics ?
1,186sqft.
Median building size
3,750sqft.
Median land size
Residential Property Types ?
2+ story homes 19.9%
1-story homes 61.7%
Townhomes / row houses 13.9%
Split-level homes 4.5%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
Central AC
28.7%
Fireplaces
13.8%
Garage
74.7%
Full basement
82.8%
Key Numbers ?
HYDE PARK
COOK COUNTY
Median market value
$127,000
$290,010
Change in Assessments
8.5%
25.2%
Homes & Townhomes
48,096
929,187
Homes with increased assessments
66.6%
91.9%
Median home age
81 yrs
69 yrs
Size Metrics ?
HYDE PARK
COOK COUNTY
Median building size
1,186 sqft
1,374 sqft
Median land size
3,750 sqft
5,760 sqft
Residential Property Types ?
HYDE PARK
COOK COUNTY
2+ story homes
19.9%
27.3%
1-story homes
61.7%
54.5%
Townhomes / row houses
13.9%
7.8%
Split-level homes
4.5%
10.4%
% of Residential Properties Feature ?
HYDE PARK
COOK COUNTY
Central AC
28.7%
56.4%
Fireplaces
13.8%
32%
Garage
74.7%
88%
Full basement
82.8%
58.2%