Will County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 199,128.
The median annual property tax in Will County is $6,993, which is 151% higher than the Illinois state average and 264% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.35% on a median home value of $298,000. Property taxes represent 6.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,993
+151% vs State
+264% vs US
Median Home Value
$298,000
+104% vs State
+41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.35%
+28% vs State
+147% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,207
$601/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,467
$539/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 | $6,993 +2.5% | 2.35% |
| 2022 | $6,825 +6.0% | 2.41% |
| 2021 | $6,441 +4.5% | 2.58% |
| 2020 | $6,166 +1.5% | 2.58% |
| 2019 | $6,073 | 2.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$107,799
per year
Monthly Tax
$583
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Johnson County
Tax: $1,952/yr Rate: 1.32%
Edgar County
Tax: $1,478/yr Rate: 1.54%
Henderson County
Tax: $1,703/yr Rate: 1.68%
Calhoun County
Tax: $2,565/yr Rate: 1.47%
Brown County
Tax: $2,090/yr Rate: 1.47%
Wabash County
Tax: $1,528/yr Rate: 1.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Will County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Will County is $6,993 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.35% on a median home value of $298,000.
How does Will County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Will County are 264% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.35% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Will County? ▼
In Will County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,207 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,467. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Will County? ▼
Property taxes in Will County represent approximately 6.5% of the median household income of $107,799. 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.