Homeowners in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, pay about 2.42% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,720.
At Crystal Lake's typical rate of 2.42%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $6,044 |
| $350,000 | $8,461 |
| $450,000 | $10,878 |
| $600,000 | $14,505 |
| $800,000 | $19,339 |
A family with a $311,400 home in Crystal Lake pays about $7,528 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $13,468 — 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.
| Town | County | Rate | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | McHenry | 2.44% | $10,000+ |
| Lake in the Hills | McHenry | 2.26% | $7,430 |
| Cary | McHenry | 2.60% | $8,089 |
| Prairie Grove | McHenry | 2.50% | $10,000+ |
| Oakwood Hills | McHenry | 1.90% | $6,920 |
| Algonquin | McHenry | 2.24% | $8,025 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.
Homeowners in Crystal Lake pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.42% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,720 and the median home value is $311,400 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,670 per year at Crystal Lake's typical rate of 2.42%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Crystal Lake's typical rate of 2.42% is higher than the McHenry County average of 2.26%.
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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