Homeowners in Niles, Cook County, pay about 1.64% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,118.
At Niles's typical rate of 1.64%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,092 |
| $350,000 | $5,729 |
| $450,000 | $7,366 |
| $600,000 | $9,821 |
| $800,000 | $13,094 |
A family with a $358,700 home in Niles pays about $5,871 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $11,811 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove | Cook | 2.05% | $8,109 |
| Park Ridge | Cook | 2.00% | $10,000+ |
| Skokie | Cook | 1.87% | $8,048 |
| Glenview | Cook | 1.71% | $10,000+ |
| Lincolnwood | Cook | 1.97% | $10,000+ |
| Harwood Heights | Cook | 1.69% | $5,930 |
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 Niles pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.64% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,118 and the median home value is $358,700 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $6,547 per year at Niles's typical rate of 1.64%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Niles's typical rate of 1.64% 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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