In DuPage County, Illinois the effective property tax rate is 2.09%. The median homeowner pays $7,833 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $374,100. That rate is the 24th highest of the 102 Illinois counties with published data, and the 77th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in DuPage County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Illinois statewide average is 2.07%, so DuPage County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,180 | $348 |
| $300,000 | $6,270 | $523 |
| $374,100 (county median) | $7,830 | $653 |
| $400,000 | $8,360 | $697 |
| $500,000 | $10,450 | $871 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $374,100 (1st highest in Illinois, 275th highest nationally) and the median household income is $110,502. Homes cost about 3.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,628 a month. 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,270 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Illinois statewide median home value is $295,943.
Counties near DuPage County in the Illinois property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | 2.12% | $164,500 |
| Cass County | 2.10% | $95,500 |
| Macon County | 2.10% | $121,800 |
| DuPage County | 2.09% | $374,100 |
| St. Clair County | 2.09% | $168,800 |
| Bureau County | 2.07% | $121,900 |
| Champaign County | 2.07% | $205,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in DuPage County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate is 2.09% of home value per year, the 24th highest of 102 counties in Illinois (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in DuPage County?
At the county's effective rate of 2.09%, about $6,270 a year (roughly $523 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in DuPage County?
The median home value is $374,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in DuPage County?
The median household income is $110,502 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).