Burr Ridge Property Taxes: The Two-County Split Explained (2026)
Burr Ridge has a property-tax wrinkle that almost no other western suburb shares: it sits in two counties at once. Part of the village is in DuPage County, part is in Cook County, and the two counties assess and bill differently. So two similar homes on opposite sides of the line can carry meaningfully different tax bills. Here’s the honest version, and the good news is that Burr Ridge’s rates are actually on the lower end for the area.
The real effective rates
Per Ownwell’s 2026 data, the two sides of the village look like this:
| DuPage portion | Cook portion | |
|---|---|---|
| Median effective tax rate | ~1.74% | ~1.90% |
| Median annual tax bill | ~$12,193 | ~$10,530 |
(DuPage figures per Ownwell DuPage; Cook per Ownwell Cook, data updated April 2026.)
The bills run high in absolute dollars, but that’s because Burr Ridge home values are high, not because the rate is. The rate itself is competitive.
How it compares to the neighbors
This is the pleasant surprise. Burr Ridge’s DuPage effective rate of about 1.74% is lower than several nearby towns (per Patch):
| Town | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| Oak Brook | ~1.3% |
| Burr Ridge (DuPage) | ~1.74% |
| Hinsdale | ~1.8% |
| Burr Ridge (Cook) | ~1.90% |
| Western Springs | ~1.97% |
So on the DuPage side especially, Burr Ridge’s rate is among the friendlier ones in the western suburbs, a real point in its favor given the size of the homes.
Why the bills are still large
A lower rate on a higher value still produces a big bill. With a median home value well into the $600Ks-and-up and luxury estates running past $2M, even a sub-2% rate generates five-figure annual taxes. Budget realistically:
- A $1,000,000 home at ~1.74%: roughly $17,400 a year
- A $1,500,000 home at ~1.74%: roughly $26,100 a year
Treat these as ballparks before exemptions. Your exact number depends on the parcel’s overlapping districts and any Special Service Areas (SSAs), and on which county you’re in.
The exemptions to claim
Illinois exemptions apply on both sides of the county line and come off your equalized assessed value:
- General Homestead Exemption — up to an $8,000 reduction for an owner-occupied primary residence (the amount in counties contiguous to Cook, which includes DuPage), per Patch. File it the year you close.
- Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption — an additional reduction for owners 65 and up on a primary residence.
- Income-qualified seniors may also qualify for a Senior Freeze.
What it means for you
- Ask which county a home is in. It’s the first tax question in Burr Ridge, and it changes both the rate and how you’ll pay.
- Budget around 1.7% to 1.9% of value as a starting estimate, then refine with the actual parcel.
- File your General Homestead Exemption the year you close, on whichever county side you land.
- Pull the specific PIN from the DuPage or Cook County Treasurer for an exact figure before you rely on it.
The bottom line
Burr Ridge’s two-county setup sounds complicated, but the takeaway is simple and favorable: effective rates run roughly 1.7% to 1.9%, lower than several neighbors, on a system where the big bills come from big home values rather than punishing rates. Confirm which county your home is in, claim your exemptions, and pull the real parcel number before you decide. For what those homes actually cost, see what each budget buys in Burr Ridge.
Want the real tax picture on a specific Burr Ridge home? Send us the address and we’ll tell you which county it’s in, the likely effective rate, and how the bill compares to Hinsdale or Western Springs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Burr Ridge?
Roughly 1.74% on the DuPage side and about 1.90% on the Cook side (2026), with median bills in the $10,500–$12,200 range. The rate is on the lower end for the area; the bills are large mainly because home values are high.
Why is Burr Ridge in two counties?
The village straddles the DuPage–Cook county line (DuPage’s Downers Grove Township and Cook’s Lyons Township). Each county assesses and bills property taxes its own way, so identical homes can carry different bills depending on which side they’re on.
Are Burr Ridge taxes higher than Hinsdale’s?
The effective rate is comparable to or slightly lower than Hinsdale’s (~1.74% DuPage vs. Hinsdale ~1.8%). Actual bills depend on home value and the specific parcel’s districts, so compare the real PIN, not just the rate.
What exemptions can I get in Burr Ridge?
The General Homestead Exemption (up to $8,000 off equalized assessed value for a primary residence), plus the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption at 65+ and an income-qualified Senior Freeze. These apply on both the DuPage and Cook sides.
Keep reading
- What $600K, $1M, and $2M buy in Burr Ridge
- Burr Ridge school districts: why your address decides everything
- The best neighborhoods and subdivisions in Burr Ridge
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Last updated: June 2026. Tax rates and exemption amounts change and vary by parcel and county; confirm current figures with DuPage or Cook County before you rely on them.
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