What is the property tax rate in Vernon Hills, IL?

Vernon Hills has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.60%. On a median home valued at $384,800, homeowners pay approximately $10,001 per year in property taxes.

How does Vernon Hills compare to Lake County?

Vernon Hills's effective rate of 2.60% is 1% higher than the Lake County average of 2.58%. The county-wide median annual tax is $8,923, while Vernon Hills homeowners pay an estimated $10,001.

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

Based on Vernon Hills's effective rate of 2.60%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $7,800 per year, or about $650 per month.

Vernon Hills Property Tax Rate

Lake County, Illinois

2.60%effective rate

Vernon Hills is located in Lake County, Illinois. Homeowners in Vernon Hills pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $384,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.60%. This is roughly in line with the Lake County average of 2.58%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.60%

vs 2.58% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$384,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

26,772

Vernon Hills, IL

How Vernon Hills Compares

Vernon Hills

2.60%

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.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Round Lake Beach	27,081	$5,632	2.95%
Mundelein	31,632	$7,894	2.76%
Vernon Hills	26,772	$10,001	2.60%
Waukegan	88,919	$4,559	2.57%
Buffalo Grove	42,824	$10,001	2.55%
North Chicago	30,772	$3,757	2.54%
Gurnee	30,486	$8,272	2.50%
Highland Park	30,229	$10,001	1.68%

About Property Taxes in Vernon Hills

Property taxes in Vernon Hills are collected by Lake County. Tax exemptions available to Lake County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Vernon Hills. 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

$7,800

$650/month · Rate: 2.60%

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.