Will County Property Taxes
Will County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
151.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$583/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$298,000
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$7,207
$601/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,467
$539/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#95
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Will County, Illinois
Will County taxes rank high nationally
Will County's 2.347% effective rate places it above the national median, with residents paying $6,993 in median annual taxes—nearly three times the U.S. median of $2,690. This reflects both strong home values and a steeper local tax burden.
Will County among Illinois' highest-taxed counties
At 2.347%, Will County's effective rate exceeds Illinois' state average of 1.831% by 28%, ranking it in the upper tier statewide. The median tax bill of $6,993 is 2.5 times the state median of $2,782.
Will County paces suburban Chicago tax competition
Will County's 2.347% rate trails DuPage County but exceeds neighboring Kankakee and Grundy counties. As a suburban growth county south of Chicago, Will's property values and tax bases drive higher absolute bills.
Typical Will County homeowner pays $6,993 annually
On a median home valued at $298,000, annual property taxes total $6,993—nearly $583 per month. Homeowners with mortgages typically budget $601 monthly when including escrow deposits.
Will County homeowners should challenge assessments
Many Will County properties carry inflated assessed values, especially as rapid residential growth occurs. Filing a formal appeal during the county's assessment cycle can identify overvaluation and reduce your annual tax burden significantly.
How Will County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Will County
2.35%
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.