What is the property tax rate in Crystal Lake, IL?

Crystal Lake has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.56%. On a median home valued at $287,400, homeowners pay approximately $7,347 per year in property taxes.

How does Crystal Lake compare to McHenry County?

Crystal Lake's effective rate of 2.56% is 8% higher than the McHenry County average of 2.36%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,274, while Crystal Lake homeowners pay an estimated $7,347.

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

Based on Crystal Lake's effective rate of 2.56%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $7,680 per year, or about $640 per month.

Crystal Lake Property Tax Rate

McHenry County, Illinois

2.56%effective rate

Crystal Lake is located in McHenry County, Illinois. Homeowners in Crystal Lake pay a median of $7,347 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $287,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.56%. This is 8% higher than the McHenry County average of 2.36%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.56%

vs 2.36% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$7,347

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$287,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

40,436

Crystal Lake, IL

How Crystal Lake Compares

Crystal Lake

2.56%

McHenry County Average

2.36%

Illinois Average

2.01%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in McHenry County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in McHenry County, Illinois.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Woodstock	26,316	$6,290	2.72%
McHenry	27,774	$6,490	2.65%
Crystal Lake	40,436	$7,347	2.56%
Lake in the Hills	28,853	$7,434	2.51%
Algonquin	29,904	$7,916	2.44%
Huntley	27,859	$7,181	2.25%

About Property Taxes in Crystal Lake

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$7,680

$640/month · Rate: 2.56%

McHenry 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.