How much are property taxes in Waukegan Township, IL?
Homeowners in Waukegan Township, IL pay a median of $4,243 (±$173) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,557.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,925.
That is about 2.4% of the median home value of $176,300.
In Waukegan Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,667 in 2015–2019 to $4,243 in 2020–2024 (+15.7%).
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
- $4,243 (±$173)
- With a mortgage
- $4,557
- Without a mortgage
- $3,925
- Share of median value
- 2.4%
Real estate taxes in Waukegan Township against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Waukegan Township | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,243 (±$173) | $8,923 (±$108) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,557 (±$240) | $9,334 (±$147) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,925 (±$250) | $8,093 (±$215) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $176,300 (±$5,471) | $345,700 (±$3,502) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Waukegan Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lake County ($8,923).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lake County, Waukegan Township ranks 68 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 695 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 Waukegan Township
The median tax ($4,243) is 2.4% of the median home value ($176,300).
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 Waukegan Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,667 (±$106) | $4,243 (±$173) | +15.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $120,200 (±$3,371) | $176,300 (±$5,471) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,363 (±$41) | $1,551 (±$67) | +13.8% | 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 Waukegan Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan Township | — | $4,243 (±$173) | — |
| Waukegan | 1.2 mi | $4,759 (±$176) | Higher |
| Park City | 2.7 mi | $200 or less | — |
| North Chicago | 4.0 mi | $3,969 (±$490) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | 4.1 mi | $6,914 (±$467) | Higher |
| Gurnee | 4.5 mi | $8,491 (±$271) | Higher |
| Beach Park | 4.9 mi | $6,445 (±$542) | Higher |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 5.0 mi | $8,159 (±$273) | Higher |
| Zion | 5.9 mi | $6,120 (±$246) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waukegan, IL ($4,759), Benton Township (Lake County), IL ($6,914), Gurnee, IL ($8,491).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Round Lake Beach | $5,765 (±$351) |
| 63 | Round Lake Heights | $5,364 (±$983) |
| 64 | Channel Lake | $5,330 (±$1,004) |
| 65 | Fox Lake | $4,982 (±$415) |
| 66 | Long Lake | $4,802 (±$839) |
| 67 | Waukegan | $4,759 (±$176) |
| 68 | Waukegan Township | $4,243 (±$173) |
| 69 | North Chicago | $3,969 (±$490) |
| 70 | Park City | $200 or less |
Showing 9 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 Waukegan Township
How much are property taxes in Waukegan Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Waukegan Township, IL is $4,243 (±$173) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Waukegan 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 Waukegan Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Waukegan Township gone up?
In Waukegan Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,667 in 2015–2019 to $4,243 in 2020–2024 (+15.7%).
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 Waukegan Township higher than in Lake County?
In Waukegan Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lake County ($8,923).
It is also lower 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 — Waukegan township, Lake County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan township, Lake County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan township, Lake County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan township, Lake County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan township, Lake 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 Waukegan township, Lake County, Illinois (county subdivision:79306, in state:17 county:097).
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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