Homeowners in Westchester, Illinois paid a median $6,279 a year in property tax on a median home worth $327,300, an effective rate of about 1.92% (Census 2020–2024).
1.91%Cook County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Westchester
At the local 1.92% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,878 | $240 |
| $250,000 | $4,796 | $400 |
| $350,000 | $6,714 | $560 |
| $500,000 | $9,592 | $799 |
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- Cicero, IL2.19% effective
- Schaumburg, IL2.00% effective
- Evanston, IL1.84% effective
- Arlington Heights, IL2.11% effective
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Illinois
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Chicago pop. 2,711,226
- Aurora pop. 179,898
- Naperville pop. 150,692
- Joliet pop. 150,445
- Rockford pop. 147,521
- Elgin pop. 114,934
- Springfield pop. 113,330
- Peoria pop. 112,169
- Champaign pop. 89,996
- Waukegan pop. 89,076
- Cook County pop. 5,182,090
- DuPage County pop. 930,024
- Lake County pop. 714,223
- Will County pop. 701,462
- Kane County pop. 517,255
- McHenry County pop. 312,591
- Winnebago County pop. 283,292
- Madison County pop. 264,238
- St. Clair County pop. 253,694
- Champaign County pop. 208,741
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Westchester, Illinois?
Homeowners in Westchester, Illinois paid a median $6,279 a year in property tax on a median home worth $327,300, an effective rate of about 1.92% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Westchester?
About $4,796 a year at the 1.92% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Westchester higher than the rest of Illinois?
Westchester ranks #320 lowest of 856 Illinois places we track. The statewide effective rate is 2.01%. Cook County overall is 1.91%.