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McHenry County, IL Property Tax Calculator
McHenry County homeowners pay a median $7,274 a year in property tax, 2.36% of a median $308,100 home: above Illinois's 2.01% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in McHenry County by home value, at 2.36%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,542 | $295 |
| $230,000 | $5,430 | $453 |
| $310,000 | $7,319 | $610 |
| $460,000 | $10,861 | $905 |
| $620,000 | $14,638 | $1,220 |
McHenry County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County | 2.36% | $7,274 | $308,100 | $104,802 |
| 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 McHenry 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 McHenry County?
The effective rate is 2.36%: a median $7,274 a year on a median $308,100 home. That's the 5th highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in McHenry County?
About $9,444 a year, $787 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does McHenry County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Its rate is above the state's 2.01%. Across Illinois, covered counties range from 1.58% to 2.58%.
How do I lower my McHenry 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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