What is the property tax rate in Lansing, IL?

Lansing has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.94%. On a median home valued at $168,500, homeowners pay approximately $4,946 per year in property taxes.

How does Lansing compare to Cook County?

Lansing's effective rate of 2.94% is 54% higher than the Cook County average of 1.91%. The county-wide median annual tax is $6,191, while Lansing homeowners pay an estimated $4,946.

How much are property taxes in Lansing on a $300,000 home?

Based on Lansing's effective rate of 2.94%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $8,820 per year, or about $735 per month.

Lansing Property Tax Rate

Cook County, Illinois

2.94%effective rate

Lansing is located in Cook County, Illinois. Homeowners in Lansing pay a median of $4,946 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $168,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.94%. This is 54% higher than the Cook County average of 1.91%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.94%

vs 1.91% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,946

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$168,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

28,415

Lansing, IL

How Lansing Compares

Lansing

2.94%

Cook County Average

1.91%

Illinois Average

2.01%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Cook County

Compare property tax rates for 28 cities in Cook County, Illinois.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Calumet City	35,253	$4,704	3.52%
Lansing	28,415	$4,946	2.94%
Chicago Heights	26,938	$4,127	2.75%
Oak Forest	26,888	$6,496	2.62%
Tinley Park	55,007	$7,259	2.51%
Wheeling	38,495	$5,838	2.39%
Palatine	66,548	$8,113	2.33%
Berwyn	55,888	$6,570	2.30%
Streamwood	39,055	$5,952	2.30%
Hoffman Estates	51,186	$7,802	2.29%
Oak Lawn	57,098	$6,101	2.28%
Burbank	28,822	$5,776	2.23%
Cicero	83,223	$5,248	2.22%
Arlington Heights	76,220	$8,933	2.22%
Oak Park	53,315	$10,001	2.19%
Mount Prospect	55,648	$8,216	2.18%
Skokie	66,427	$7,803	2.12%
Orland Park	57,961	$7,263	2.08%
Schaumburg	76,780	$6,395	2.05%
Elk Grove Village	32,132	$6,748	2.02%
Des Plaines	59,408	$6,254	1.97%
Evanston	76,552	$8,953	1.90%
Park Ridge	39,241	$10,001	1.85%
Niles	30,262	$6,064	1.73%
Glenview	47,682	$10,001	1.67%
Northbrook	34,642	$10,001	1.55%
Chicago	2,707,648	$4,814	1.53%
Wilmette	27,550	$10,001	1.25%

About Property Taxes in Lansing

Property taxes in Lansing are collected by Cook County. Tax exemptions available to Cook County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Lansing. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Cook County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$8,820

$735/month · Rate: 2.94%

Cook County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.