Kendall County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 37,480.
The median annual property tax in Kendall County is $7,556, which is 172% higher than the Illinois state average and 293% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.53% on a median home value of $298,900. Property taxes represent 6.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$7,556
+172% vs State
+293% vs US
Median Home Value
$298,900
+105% vs State
+41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.53%
+38% vs State
+166% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,697
$641/mo
Without Mortgage
$7,018
$585/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 | $7,556 +1.3% | 2.53% |
| 2022 | $7,460 +6.2% | 2.59% |
| 2021 | $7,026 +4.3% | 2.75% |
| 2020 | $6,739 -0.1% | 2.77% |
| 2019 | $6,749 | 2.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$110,474
per year
Monthly Tax
$630
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Sangamon County
Tax: $3,369/yr Rate: 1.98%
Livingston County
Tax: $2,867/yr Rate: 2.18%
Henderson County
Tax: $1,703/yr Rate: 1.68%
Cumberland County
Tax: $2,068/yr Rate: 1.76%
DuPage County
Tax: $7,833/yr Rate: 2.09%
Hancock County
Tax: $2,020/yr Rate: 1.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kendall County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kendall County is $7,556 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.53% on a median home value of $298,900.
How does Kendall County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kendall County are 293% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kendall County? ▼
In Kendall County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,697 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $7,018. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kendall County? ▼
Property taxes in Kendall County represent approximately 6.8% of the median household income of $110,474. 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.