Champaign County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 44,778.
The median annual property tax in Champaign County is $4,245, which is 53% higher than the Illinois state average and 121% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.07% on a median home value of $205,100. Property taxes represent 6.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,245
+53% vs State
+121% vs US
Median Home Value
$205,100
+40% vs State
-3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.07%
+13% vs State
+118% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,362
$364/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,063
$339/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,245 +2.3% | 2.07% |
| 2022 | $4,149 +7.7% | 2.15% |
| 2021 | $3,852 +3.8% | 2.26% |
| 2020 | $3,710 +2.9% | 2.23% |
| 2019 | $3,605 | 2.22% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,091
per year
Monthly Tax
$354
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
LaSalle County
Tax: $3,336/yr Rate: 2.15%
Fulton County
Tax: $2,186/yr Rate: 2.13%
Stephenson County
Tax: $3,140/yr Rate: 2.46%
Washington County
Tax: $2,766/yr Rate: 1.85%
Ogle County
Tax: $3,737/yr Rate: 2.03%
Mason County
Tax: $2,277/yr Rate: 2.15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Champaign County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Champaign County is $4,245 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.07% on a median home value of $205,100.
How does Champaign County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Champaign County are 121% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.07% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Champaign County? ▼
In Champaign County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,362 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,063. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Champaign County? ▼
Property taxes in Champaign County represent approximately 6.7% of the median household income of $63,091. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.