Homeowners in Crestwood, Cook County, pay about 1.69% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $4,174.
At Crestwood's typical rate of 1.69%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,223 |
| $350,000 | $5,912 |
| $450,000 | $7,601 |
| $600,000 | $10,135 |
| $800,000 | $13,513 |
A family with a $195,200 home in Crestwood pays about $3,297 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $9,237 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.
| Town | County | Rate | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | Cook | 2.40% | $5,252 |
| Robbins | Cook | 1.99% | $2,723 |
| Alsip | Cook | 2.34% | $5,257 |
| Oak Forest | Cook | 2.46% | $6,589 |
| Posen | Cook | 1.90% | $3,253 |
| Blue Island | Cook | 2.27% | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.
Homeowners in Crestwood pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.69% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $4,174 and the median home value is $195,200 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $6,757 per year at Crestwood's typical rate of 1.69%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Crestwood's typical rate of 1.69% is about the same as the Cook County average of 1.73%.
Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.
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