Chicago suburbs  ·  2020–2024 Census data

Franklin Park Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Franklin Park, Cook County, pay about 2.20% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,561.

Franklin Park, IL

Effective rate
2.20%
Median tax bill
$6,561
Median home value
$287,000
Owner-occupied homes
4,511
Rank in Cook County (1 = highest)
35 of 111

Cook County average: 1.73%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Franklin Park's typical rate of 2.20%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,508
$350,000$7,711
$450,000$9,914
$600,000$13,219
$800,000$17,625

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $287,000 home in Franklin Park pays about $6,323 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,263 — 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.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
Schiller ParkCook1.96%$6,034
NorthlakeCook1.70%$6,005
Stone ParkCook2.15%$6,021
River GroveCook1.48%$5,591
Melrose ParkCook1.79%$5,717
Elmwood ParkCook1.96%$7,029

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Franklin Park, IL?

Homeowners in Franklin Park pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.20% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,561 and the median home value is $287,000 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Franklin Park?

About $8,812 per year at Franklin Park's typical rate of 2.20%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Franklin Park higher than the Cook County average?

Franklin Park's typical rate of 2.20% is higher than the Cook County average of 1.73%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Franklin Park on my 2026 federal return?

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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