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Madison County, IL Property Tax Calculator
Madison County homeowners pay a median $3,319 a year in property tax, 1.92% of a median $173,000 home: below Illinois's 2.01% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Madison County by home value, at 1.92%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $1,726 | $144 |
| $130,000 | $2,493 | $208 |
| $170,000 | $3,261 | $272 |
| $260,000 | $4,987 | $416 |
| $350,000 | $6,713 | $559 |
Madison County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 1.92% | $3,319 | $173,000 | $75,793 |
| Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 | $83,390 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Madison County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Madison County?
The effective rate is 1.92%: a median $3,319 a year on a median $173,000 home. That's the 23rd highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Madison County?
About $7,672 a year, $639 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Madison County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Its rate is below the state's 2.01%. Across Illinois, covered counties range from 1.58% to 2.58%.
How do I lower my Madison County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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