How much are property taxes in Sleepy Hollow, IL?
Homeowners in Sleepy Hollow, IL pay a median of $8,661 (±$287) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,584.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,766.
That is about 2.3% of the median home value of $382,800.
In Sleepy Hollow, the median real estate tax went from $8,240 in 2015–2019 to $8,661 in 2020–2024 (+5.1%).
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
- $8,661 (±$287)
- With a mortgage
- $8,584
- Without a mortgage
- $8,766
- Share of median value
- 2.3%
Real estate taxes in Sleepy Hollow against Kane County, its state and the nation
| Sleepy Hollow | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,661 (±$287) | $7,382 (±$103) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,584 (±$435) | $7,753 (±$120) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,766 (±$449) | $6,609 (±$190) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $382,800 (±$20,720) | $327,000 (±$4,132) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Sleepy Hollow, the median real estate tax is higher than in Kane County ($7,382).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Kane County, Sleepy Hollow ranks 18 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 123 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 Sleepy Hollow
The median tax ($8,661) is 2.3% of the median home value ($382,800).
Across Kane County the same ratio is 2.3%.
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 Sleepy Hollow have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,240 (±$225) | $8,661 (±$287) | +5.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $305,500 (±$12,302) | $382,800 (±$20,720) | +25.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,232 (±$115) | $2,392 (±$133) | +7.2% | 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 Sleepy Hollow
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow | — | $8,661 (±$287) | — |
| West Dundee | 1.4 mi | $9,002 (±$598) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee Township | 1.5 mi | $6,619 (±$223) | Lower |
| Carpentersville | 2.5 mi | $5,270 (±$457) | Lower |
| Gilberts | 3.3 mi | $8,462 (±$779) | Not measurably different |
| East Dundee | 3.4 mi | $6,376 (±$556) | Lower |
| Elgin | 3.6 mi | $6,184 (±$126) | Lower |
| Elgin Township | 4.4 mi | $6,441 (±$125) | Lower |
| Algonquin | 4.8 mi | $8,025 (±$229) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dundee Township, IL ($6,619), Carpentersville, IL ($5,270), East Dundee, IL ($6,376).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Batavia Township | $9,046 (±$310) |
| 13 | West Dundee | $9,002 (±$598) |
| 14 | Batavia | $8,963 (±$367) |
| 15 | Kaneville Township | $8,765 (±$717) |
| 16 | Elburn | $8,761 (±$429) |
| 17 | Sugar Grove Township | $8,677 (±$322) |
| 18 | Sleepy Hollow | $8,661 (±$287) |
| 19 | Gilberts | $8,462 (±$779) |
| 20 | St. Charles | $8,309 (±$306) |
| 21 | Prestbury | $8,221 (±$805) |
| 22 | South Elgin | $7,922 (±$398) |
| 23 | Hampshire Township | $7,843 (±$451) |
| 24 | North Aurora | $7,790 (±$310) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow
How much are property taxes in Sleepy Hollow?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sleepy Hollow, IL is $8,661 (±$287) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sleepy Hollow?
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 Sleepy Hollow, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Sleepy Hollow gone up?
In Sleepy Hollow, the median real estate tax went from $8,240 in 2015–2019 to $8,661 in 2020–2024 (+5.1%).
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 Sleepy Hollow higher than in Kane County?
In Sleepy Hollow, the median real estate tax is higher than in Kane County ($7,382).
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 — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois (place:70161, 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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Figures last updated on .
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