Homeowners in Merrionette Park, Cook County, pay about 1.58% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $3,729.
At Merrionette Park's typical rate of 1.58%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,962 |
| $350,000 | $5,546 |
| $450,000 | $7,131 |
| $600,000 | $9,508 |
| $800,000 | $12,677 |
A family with a $173,400 home in Merrionette Park pays about $2,748 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $8,688 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Island | Cook | 2.27% | $4,550 |
| Alsip | Cook | 2.34% | $5,257 |
| Calumet Park | Cook | 1.07% | $4,246 |
| Robbins | Cook | 1.99% | $2,723 |
| Evergreen Park | Cook | 2.13% | $6,152 |
| Crestwood | Cook | 1.69% | $4,174 |
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 Merrionette Park pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.58% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $3,729 and the median home value is $173,400 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $6,339 per year at Merrionette Park's typical rate of 1.58%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Merrionette Park's typical rate of 1.58% is lower than 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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