How much are property taxes in Grafton Township, IL?
Homeowners in Grafton Township, IL pay a median of $8,637 (±$147) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,823.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,199.
That is about 2.4% of the median home value of $361,800.
In Grafton Township, the median real estate tax went from $7,599 in 2015–2019 to $8,637 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,637 (±$147)
- With a mortgage
- $8,823
- Without a mortgage
- $8,199
- Share of median value
- 2.4%
Real estate taxes in Grafton Township against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Grafton Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,637 (±$147) | $7,274 (±$94) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,823 (±$185) | $7,467 (±$118) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,199 (±$323) | $6,870 (±$174) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $361,800 (±$7,187) | $308,100 (±$3,743) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Grafton Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in McHenry County ($7,274).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In McHenry County, Grafton Township ranks 8 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 125 of 2,625.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Grafton Township
The median tax ($8,637) is 2.4% of the median home value ($361,800).
Across McHenry County the same ratio is 2.4%.
Across Illinois it is 2.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Grafton Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,599 (±$213) | $8,637 (±$147) | +13.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $264,200 (±$4,647) | $361,800 (±$7,187) | +36.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,146 (±$51) | $2,384 (±$62) | +11.1% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Grafton Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Township | — | $8,637 (±$147) | — |
| Lakewood | 2.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Huntley | 2.7 mi | $7,537 (±$383) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 4.9 mi | $7,720 (±$286) | Lower |
| Lake in the Hills | 5.4 mi | $7,430 (±$266) | Lower |
| Algonquin | 5.6 mi | $8,025 (±$229) | Lower |
| Coral Township | 6.0 mi | $8,388 (±$557) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | 6.1 mi | $7,547 (±$413) | Lower |
| Dorr Township | 6.1 mi | $6,734 (±$323) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huntley, IL ($7,537), Crystal Lake, IL ($7,720), Lake in the Hills, IL ($7,430).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lakewood | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Prairie Grove | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Trout Valley | $10,000 or more |
| 5 | Spring Grove | $9,642 (±$449) |
| 6 | Seneca Township | $9,169 (±$1,087) |
| 7 | Port Barrington | $9,085 (±$276) |
| 8 | Grafton Township | $8,637 (±$147) |
| 9 | Richmond Township | $8,589 (±$371) |
| 10 | Ringwood | $8,571 (±$679) |
| 11 | Riley Township | $8,455 (±$990) |
| 12 | Coral Township | $8,388 (±$557) |
| 13 | Burton Township (McHenry County) | $8,349 (±$541) |
| 14 | Hartland Township | $8,157 (±$1,359) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grafton Township
How much are property taxes in Grafton Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Grafton Township, IL is $8,637 (±$147) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Grafton Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.4% of the median home value in Grafton Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Grafton Township gone up?
In Grafton Township, the median real estate tax went from $7,599 in 2015–2019 to $8,637 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Grafton Township higher than in McHenry County?
In Grafton Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in McHenry County ($7,274).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois (county subdivision:30666, in state:17 county:111).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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