Buffalo Grove Property Tax Rate

Lake County, Illinois

2.55%effective rate

Buffalo Grove is located in Lake County, Illinois. Homeowners in Buffalo Grove pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $392,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.55%. This is 1% lower than the Lake County average of 2.58%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.55%

vs 2.58% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$392,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

42,824

Buffalo Grove, IL

How Buffalo Grove Compares

Buffalo Grove
2.55%
Lake County Average
2.58%
Illinois Average
2.01%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Lake County

Compare property tax rates for 8 cities in Lake County, Illinois.

CityAnnual TaxRate
Round Lake Beach$5,6322.95%
Mundelein$7,8942.76%
Vernon Hills$10,0012.60%
Waukegan$4,5592.57%
Buffalo Grove$10,0012.55%
North Chicago$3,7572.54%
Gurnee$8,2722.50%
Highland Park$10,0011.68%

About Property Taxes in Buffalo Grove

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

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$638/month · Rate: 2.55%

Lake 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.