IllinoisIL
Effective tax rate
1.92%
Median home value
$280,700
Median annual tax
$5,390
National rank
#2
Counties
102
Counties in Illinois
Jersey County
2.10%Median value: $178,647
Calhoun County
2.10%Median value: $260,121
Greene County
2.10%Median value: $341,595
Douglas County
2.10%Median value: $198,508
Edgar County
2.10%Median value: $279,982
Clark County
2.10%Median value: $361,456
Cumberland County
2.10%Median value: $218,370
Coles County
2.10%Median value: $299,843
Carroll County
2.10%Median value: $381,317
Jo Daviess County
2.10%Median value: $238,231
Pulaski County
2.09%Median value: $180,676
Alexander County
2.09%Median value: $262,150
Union County
2.09%Median value: $343,623
Williamson County
2.09%Median value: $200,537
Franklin County
2.09%Median value: $282,011
Perry County
2.09%Median value: $363,485
Jefferson County
2.09%Median value: $220,398
Washington County
2.09%Median value: $301,872
Monroe County
2.09%Median value: $383,346
Bond County
2.09%Median value: $240,260
Fayette County
2.09%Median value: $321,733
Edwards County
2.08%Median value: $264,178
Wabash County
2.08%Median value: $345,652
White County
2.08%Median value: $202,566
Hamilton County
2.08%Median value: $284,040
Saline County
2.08%Median value: $365,513
Gallatin County
2.08%Median value: $222,427
Hardin County
2.08%Median value: $303,901
Pope County
2.08%Median value: $385,375
Johnson County
2.08%Median value: $242,288
Massac County
2.08%Median value: $323,762
Henderson County
2.07%Median value: $266,207
Mercer County
2.07%Median value: $347,681
Stark County
2.07%Median value: $204,595
Marshall County
2.07%Median value: $286,068
Putnam County
2.07%Median value: $367,542
Jasper County
2.07%Median value: $224,456
Crawford County
2.07%Median value: $305,930
Lawrence County
2.07%Median value: $387,403
Richland County
2.07%Median value: $244,317
Clay County
2.07%Median value: $325,791
Wayne County
2.07%Median value: $182,705
Shelby County
2.06%Median value: $268,236
Mason County
2.06%Median value: $349,710
Menard County
2.06%Median value: $206,623
Cass County
2.06%Median value: $288,097
Morgan County
2.06%Median value: $369,571
Scott County
2.06%Median value: $226,485
Pike County
2.06%Median value: $307,958
Brown County
2.06%Median value: $389,432
Schuyler County
2.06%Median value: $246,346
Hancock County
2.06%Median value: $327,820
Warren County
2.06%Median value: $184,733
Macoupin County
2.05%Median value: $270,265
Montgomery County
2.05%Median value: $351,738
Fulton County
2.05%Median value: $208,652
Randolph County
2.05%Median value: $290,126
Iroquois County
2.05%Median value: $371,600
McDonough County
2.05%Median value: $228,513
Jackson County
2.05%Median value: $309,987
DeWitt County
2.05%Median value: $391,461
Ford County
2.05%Median value: $248,375
Piatt County
2.05%Median value: $329,848
Moultrie County
2.05%Median value: $186,762
Henry County
2.04%Median value: $353,767
Stephenson County
2.04%Median value: $210,681
Bureau County
2.04%Median value: $292,155
Marion County
2.04%Median value: $373,628
Effingham County
2.04%Median value: $230,542
Clinton County
2.04%Median value: $312,016
Woodford County
2.04%Median value: $168,930
Lee County
2.04%Median value: $250,403
Logan County
2.04%Median value: $331,877
Christian County
2.04%Median value: $188,791
Kankakee County
2.03%Median value: $355,796
Kendall County
2.03%Median value: $212,710
Grundy County
2.03%Median value: $294,183
LaSalle County
2.03%Median value: $375,657
Vermilion County
2.03%Median value: $232,571
Adams County
2.03%Median value: $314,045
Whiteside County
2.03%Median value: $170,958
Boone County
2.03%Median value: $252,432
Ogle County
2.03%Median value: $333,906
Livingston County
2.03%Median value: $190,820
Knox County
2.03%Median value: $272,293
Winnebago County
2.02%Median value: $357,825
St. Clair County
2.02%Median value: $214,738
Madison County
2.02%Median value: $296,212
Champaign County
2.02%Median value: $377,686
Sangamon County
2.02%Median value: $234,600
Peoria County
2.02%Median value: $316,073
McLean County
2.02%Median value: $172,987
Rock Island County
2.02%Median value: $254,461
Tazewell County
2.02%Median value: $335,935
DeKalb County
2.02%Median value: $192,848
Macon County
2.02%Median value: $274,322
Cook County
2.01%Median value: $318,102
DuPage County
2.01%Median value: $175,016
Lake County
2.01%Median value: $256,490
Will County
2.01%Median value: $337,963
Kane County
2.01%Median value: $194,877
McHenry County
2.01%Median value: $276,351
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Illinois has an effective property tax rate of 1.92%, ranking #2 highest in the nation. The median home value is $280,700, and the median annual property tax payment is $5,390.
Property taxes in Illinois are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.
Property tax exemptions in Illinois
Illinois offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Illinois?
Illinois has an effective property tax rate of 1.92%, ranking #2 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $5,390 on a $280,700 home.
How does Illinois property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Illinois's rate of 1.92% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Illinois pay more relative to their home values.
Which county in Illinois has the highest property tax?
Jersey County has the highest effective property tax rate in Illinois at 2.10%.
Which county in Illinois has the lowest property tax?
McHenry County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Illinois at 2.01%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Illinois?
Illinois offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.