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Illinois property tax

Effective rate

1.88%

Median home value

$273,186

Average annual tax

$5,136

Rank of 51

#2

1 = highest effective rate

Illinois's rate is 0.98 points above the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced Illinois home, that's about $428 per month added to the mortgage payment.

Estimate your Illinois property tax

Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—

At the average effective rate of 1.88%. Local county and municipal rates vary.

Tax on typical home values

Home valueAnnual taxMonthly escrow
$250,000$4,700$392
$400,000$7,520$627
$600,000$11,280$940

How Illinois compares

Homestead exemptions & relief

Homestead exemptions and property tax deferrals available; senior homeowners (65+) and disabled persons may qualify; varies by county and township; among highest rates nationally