Kane County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 138,755.
The median annual property tax in Kane County is $7,230, which is 160% higher than the Illinois state average and 276% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.39% on a median home value of $303,000. Property taxes represent 7.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$7,230
+160% vs State
+276% vs US
Median Home Value
$303,000
+107% vs State
+43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.39%
+31% vs State
+152% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,537
$628/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,555
$546/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 | $7,230 +1.0% | 2.39% |
| 2022 | $7,155 +7.1% | 2.47% |
| 2021 | $6,679 +4.9% | 2.61% |
| 2020 | $6,368 +1.3% | 2.59% |
| 2019 | $6,286 | 2.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
7.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$100,678
per year
Monthly Tax
$603
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
DeKalb County
Tax: $5,889/yr Rate: 2.54%
Ogle County
Tax: $3,737/yr Rate: 2.03%
Hancock County
Tax: $2,020/yr Rate: 1.86%
Peoria County
Tax: $3,416/yr Rate: 2.24%
Winnebago County
Tax: $3,850/yr Rate: 2.48%
Johnson County
Tax: $1,952/yr Rate: 1.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kane County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kane County is $7,230 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.39% on a median home value of $303,000.
How does Kane County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kane County are 276% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.39% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kane County? ▼
In Kane County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,537 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,555. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kane County? ▼
Property taxes in Kane County represent approximately 7.2% of the median household income of $100,678. 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.