Saline County Property Taxes
Saline County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$92,900
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,975
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,166
$97/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Saline County, Illinois
Saline County taxes well below U.S. average
At 1.56%, Saline County's effective tax rate falls well short of the national median of 2.05%, placing it in roughly the 25th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,445 is nearly half the national median of $2,690, despite Saline's lower home values of $92,900.
Among Illinois' most affordable tax counties
Saline County ranks in the lowest tier statewide with a 1.56% effective rate—significantly below the Illinois average of 1.83%. This means Saline residents enjoy some of the most favorable property tax conditions in the state.
Saline offers lowest taxes in region
At 1.56%, Saline's effective rate substantially undercuts neighboring Sangamon County (1.98%) and Shelby County (1.50%). The $1,445 median tax bill here is the lowest among these comparable counties, making Saline an exceptional value for property owners.
Budget roughly $1,445 yearly
On the median home valued at $92,900, Saline County homeowners typically pay just $1,445 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, plan for $1,975 when escrow reserves are included.
Even low-tax homeowners can appeal
Even in a county with favorable tax rates, individual assessments can still be inflated beyond current market value. Filing an appeal costs little but can validate whether your specific assessment reflects your home's true worth.
How Saline County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Saline County
1.56%
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.