How much are property taxes in Hoffman Estates, IL?
Homeowners in Hoffman Estates, IL pay a median of $8,096 (±$244) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,284.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,686.
That is about 2.3% of the median home value of $351,900.
In Hoffman Estates, the median real estate tax went from $6,644 in 2015–2019 to $8,096 in 2020–2024 (+21.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,096 (±$244)
- With a mortgage
- $8,284
- Without a mortgage
- $7,686
- Share of median value
- 2.3%
Real estate taxes in Hoffman Estates against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Hoffman Estates | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,096 (±$244) | $6,191 (±$30) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,284 (±$299) | $6,502 (±$41) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,686 (±$510) | $5,638 (±$66) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $351,900 (±$8,411) | $324,500 (±$1,460) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Hoffman Estates, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cook County ($6,191).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cook County, Hoffman Estates ranks 39 of 147 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 158 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 Hoffman Estates
The median tax ($8,096) is 2.3% of the median home value ($351,900).
Across Cook County the same ratio is 1.9%.
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 Hoffman Estates have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,644 (±$119) | $8,096 (±$244) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $283,300 (±$5,076) | $351,900 (±$8,411) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,096 (±$56) | $2,268 (±$83) | +8.2% | 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 Hoffman Estates
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates | — | $8,096 (±$244) | — |
| South Barrington | 1.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Streamwood | 3.5 mi | $6,040 (±$217) | Lower |
| Barrington Township | 3.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Schaumburg Township | 3.7 mi | $6,847 (±$168) | Lower |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 3.9 mi | $6,457 (±$154) | Lower |
| Schaumburg | 4.0 mi | $6,617 (±$190) | Lower |
| Inverness | 4.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Palatine Township | 5.2 mi | $8,612 (±$258) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Streamwood, IL ($6,040), Schaumburg Township, IL ($6,847), Hanover Township (Cook County), IL ($6,457).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palatine Township, IL ($8,612).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Palatine Township | $8,612 (±$258) |
| 34 | Lemont Township | $8,577 (±$276) |
| 35 | Mount Prospect | $8,425 (±$207) |
| 36 | Lemont | $8,288 (±$325) |
| 37 | Wheeling Township | $8,190 (±$168) |
| 38 | Morton Grove | $8,109 (±$267) |
| 39 | Hoffman Estates | $8,096 (±$244) |
| 40 | Brookfield | $8,049 (±$339) |
| 41 | Skokie | $8,048 (±$244) |
| 42 | Niles Township | $8,027 (±$168) |
| 43 | Palatine | $8,025 (±$360) |
| 44 | Willow Springs | $7,756 (±$604) |
| 45 | Palos Heights | $7,624 (±$490) |
Showing 13 of 147 places in Cook 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 Hoffman Estates
How much are property taxes in Hoffman Estates?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Hoffman Estates, IL is $8,096 (±$244) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Hoffman Estates?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.3% of the median home value in Hoffman Estates, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Hoffman Estates gone up?
In Hoffman Estates, the median real estate tax went from $6,644 in 2015–2019 to $8,096 in 2020–2024 (+21.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Hoffman Estates higher than in Cook County?
In Hoffman Estates, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cook County ($6,191).
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 — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, 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 Hoffman Estates village, Illinois (place:35411, in state:17).
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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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