Washington County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 4,645.
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,766, which is 1% lower than the Illinois state average and 44% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.85% on a median home value of $149,800. Property taxes represent 3.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,766
-1% vs State
+44% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,800
+3% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
+1% vs State
+95% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,073
$256/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,472
$206/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 | $2,766 -1.4% | 1.85% |
| 2022 | $2,804 +7.9% | 1.91% |
| 2021 | $2,599 +2.3% | 2.10% |
| 2020 | $2,540 +6.7% | 2.16% |
| 2019 | $2,380 | 2.10% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,652
per year
Monthly Tax
$231
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Fayette County
Tax: $1,740/yr Rate: 1.52%
Logan County
Tax: $2,315/yr Rate: 1.84%
Macoupin County
Tax: $1,990/yr Rate: 1.58%
Monroe County
Tax: $4,523/yr Rate: 1.70%
Champaign County
Tax: $4,245/yr Rate: 2.07%
Rock Island County
Tax: $3,372/yr Rate: 2.33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,766 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.85% on a median home value of $149,800.
How does Washington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County are 44% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.85% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Washington County? ▼
In Washington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,073 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,472. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Washington County? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $75,652. 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.