Peoria County Property Taxes
Peoria County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
22.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$285/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.24%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$152,600
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,721
$310/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,944
$245/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#91
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County taxes rank among the nation's highest
Peoria County's effective tax rate of 2.239% substantially exceeds the national median of 1.831%, placing it well above the 75th percentile nationwide. On a home valued at $281,900, this rate would yield $6,318 in annual taxes—more than double the national median.
Peoria ranks as one of Illinois's costliest counties
Peoria County's 2.239% effective rate stands well above Illinois's state average of 1.831%, making it among the highest-taxed counties in the state. With a median tax of $3,416 on homes valued at $152,600, Peoria residents carry a substantial burden.
Peoria taxes far exceed all surrounding counties
Peoria's 2.239% rate dwarfs every nearby county—Menard (1.637%), Montgomery (1.720%), and Ogle (2.030%). On a $160,000 home, Peoria residents pay roughly $900–$1,000 annually more than homeowners in neighboring jurisdictions.
Peoria homeowners pay the region's highest taxes
The median $152,600 home in Peoria County generates $3,416 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related charges, homeowners face a total annual liability of approximately $3,721.
Peoria residents should prioritize assessment appeals
Given Peoria County's highest-in-region tax rates, homeowners should verify their assessments are defensible. Challenging an overvaluation through a formal appeal offers the greatest potential savings for residents in this high-tax county.
How Peoria County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Peoria County
2.24%
Effective rate
Illinois Avg
1.90%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.