McLean County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 45,046.
The median annual property tax in McLean County is $4,503, which is 62% higher than the Illinois state average and 134% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.27% on a median home value of $198,300. Property taxes represent 5.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,503
+62% vs State
+134% vs US
Median Home Value
$198,300
+36% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.27%
+24% vs State
+139% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,722
$394/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,122
$344/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 | $4,503 +2.1% | 2.27% |
| 2022 | $4,411 +8.3% | 2.31% |
| 2021 | $4,073 +4.0% | 2.39% |
| 2020 | $3,915 +0.4% | 2.35% |
| 2019 | $3,899 | 2.33% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$78,329
per year
Monthly Tax
$375
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Tazewell County
Tax: $3,481/yr Rate: 2.12%
Cumberland County
Tax: $2,068/yr Rate: 1.76%
De Witt County
Tax: $2,297/yr Rate: 1.85%
Gallatin County
Tax: $1,276/yr Rate: 1.51%
Cass County
Tax: $2,007/yr Rate: 2.10%
Woodford County
Tax: $4,224/yr Rate: 2.18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in McLean County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in McLean County is $4,503 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.27% on a median home value of $198,300.
How does McLean County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in McLean County are 134% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.27% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in McLean County? ▼
In McLean County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,722 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,122. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in McLean County? ▼
Property taxes in McLean County represent approximately 5.7% of the median household income of $78,329. 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.