Chicago, IL — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP code 60526, near Chicago, households earn a median of $120,308, with per-capita income at $59,542. That earnings level supports a median home value of $439,800, though the county's 1.91% effective property tax rate adds a meaningful annual cost on top of a mortgage. Day-to-day spending also carries a 9.00% combined sales tax. Together, these rates shape how far a paycheck stretches: housing costs claim a sizable share, and each purchase contributes to local revenue. The gap between the median household figure and per-capita income hints at varied household sizes and earning arrangements across the area.
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