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Bensenville Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Bensenville, DuPage County, pay about 2.26% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,283.

Bensenville, IL

Effective rate
2.26%
Median tax bill
$6,283
Median home value
$272,000
Owner-occupied homes
3,553
Rank in DuPage County (1 = highest)
5 of 30

DuPage County average: 1.89%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Bensenville's typical rate of 2.26%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,644
$350,000$7,902
$450,000$10,159
$600,000$13,546
$800,000$18,061

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $272,000 home in Bensenville pays about $6,141 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,081 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
Wood DaleDuPage1.90%$5,900
Franklin ParkCook2.20%$6,561
NorthlakeCook1.70%$6,005
AddisonDuPage1.95%$6,662
Schiller ParkCook1.96%$6,034
ItascaDuPage2.00%$8,071

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Bensenville, IL?

Homeowners in Bensenville pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.26% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,283 and the median home value is $272,000 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Bensenville?

About $9,030 per year at Bensenville's typical rate of 2.26%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Bensenville higher than the DuPage County average?

Bensenville's typical rate of 2.26% is higher than the DuPage County average of 1.89%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Bensenville on my 2026 federal return?

Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.

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