September 08, 2008
This report provides estimates of the total market value of real property in Cook County from 1997-2006 and shows how property value is spread among the City of Chicago, the northern and the southern suburbs. From 1997-2006, the value of Cook County real estate more than doubled, from $271 billion to $666 billion. The full value of Chicago real estate now represents 49.5% of Cook County's total value.