McHenry County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 96,063.
The median annual property tax in McHenry County is $7,153, which is 157% higher than the Illinois state average and 272% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.49% on a median home value of $286,900. Property taxes represent 7.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$7,153
+157% vs State
+272% vs US
Median Home Value
$286,900
+96% vs State
+36% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.49%
+36% vs State
+162% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,337
$611/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,725
$560/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 | $7,153 +1.2% | 2.49% |
| 2022 | $7,068 +5.6% | 2.61% |
| 2021 | $6,695 +2.4% | 2.77% |
| 2020 | $6,541 +1.9% | 2.80% |
| 2019 | $6,416 | 2.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
7.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$102,836
per year
Monthly Tax
$596
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Tax: $3,383/yr Rate: 1.74%
DeKalb County
Tax: $5,889/yr Rate: 2.54%
Jefferson County
Tax: $2,026/yr Rate: 1.71%
Winnebago County
Tax: $3,850/yr Rate: 2.48%
Richland County
Tax: $1,618/yr Rate: 1.52%
Mercer County
Tax: $2,710/yr Rate: 1.95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in McHenry County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in McHenry County is $7,153 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.49% on a median home value of $286,900.
How does McHenry County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in McHenry County are 272% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in McHenry County? ▼
In McHenry County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,337 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,725. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in McHenry County? ▼
Property taxes in McHenry County represent approximately 7.0% of the median household income of $102,836. 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.