How much are property taxes in Round Lake, IL?
Homeowners in Round Lake, IL pay a median of $7,860 (±$680) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,478.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,321.
That is about 2.8% of the median home value of $278,600.
In Round Lake, the median real estate tax went from $7,148 in 2015–2019 to $7,860 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
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
- $7,860 (±$680)
- With a mortgage
- $8,478
- Without a mortgage
- $6,321
- Share of median value
- 2.8%
Real estate taxes in Round Lake against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Round Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,860 (±$680) | $8,923 (±$108) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,478 (±$768) | $9,334 (±$147) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,321 (±$701) | $8,093 (±$215) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $278,600 (±$18,603) | $345,700 (±$3,502) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Round Lake, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lake County ($8,923).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lake County, Round Lake ranks 45 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 174 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 Round Lake
The median tax ($7,860) is 2.8% of the median home value ($278,600).
Across Lake County the same ratio is 2.6%.
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 Round Lake have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,148 (±$373) | $7,860 (±$680) | +10.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,800 (±$9,466) | $278,600 (±$18,603) | +40.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,938 (±$76) | $2,229 (±$95) | +15.0% | 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 Round Lake
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | — | $7,860 (±$680) | — |
| Hainesville | 1.5 mi | $6,558 (±$666) | Lower |
| Long Lake | 2.4 mi | $4,802 (±$839) | Lower |
| Avon Township | 2.5 mi | $6,832 (±$268) | Lower |
| Round Lake Heights | 2.9 mi | $5,364 (±$983) | Lower |
| Round Lake Beach | 2.9 mi | $5,765 (±$351) | Lower |
| Volo | 3.0 mi | $9,583 (±$731) | Higher |
| Grayslake | 3.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Grant Township (Lake County) | 3.5 mi | $6,018 (±$311) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hainesville, IL ($6,558), Long Lake, IL ($4,802), Avon Township, IL ($6,832).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Volo, IL ($9,583).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Antioch | $8,989 (±$512) |
| 40 | Lake Villa Township | $8,599 (±$206) |
| 41 | Gurnee | $8,491 (±$271) |
| 42 | Mundelein | $8,404 (±$362) |
| 43 | Newport Township | $8,377 (±$870) |
| 44 | Warren Township (Lake County) | $8,159 (±$273) |
| 45 | Round Lake | $7,860 (±$680) |
| 46 | Wauconda Township | $7,832 (±$465) |
| 47 | Antioch Township | $7,566 (±$399) |
| 48 | Wauconda | $7,525 (±$890) |
| 49 | Winthrop Harbor | $7,419 (±$598) |
| 50 | Gages Lake | $7,233 (±$402) |
| 51 | Knollwood | $7,098 (±$1,051) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Lake 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 Round Lake
How much are property taxes in Round Lake?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Round Lake, IL is $7,860 (±$680) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Round Lake?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.8% of the median home value in Round Lake, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Round Lake gone up?
In Round Lake, the median real estate tax went from $7,148 in 2015–2019 to $7,860 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
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 Round Lake higher than in Lake County?
In Round Lake, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lake County ($8,923).
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 — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake 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 Round Lake village, Illinois (place:66027, 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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