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Elmhurst Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Elmhurst, DuPage County, pay about 1.72% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $9,466.

Elmhurst, IL

Effective rate
1.72%
Median tax bill
$9,466
Median home value
$545,400
Owner-occupied homes
13,420
Rank in DuPage County (1 = highest)
25 of 30

DuPage County average: 1.89%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Elmhurst's typical rate of 1.72%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$4,306
$350,000$6,028
$450,000$7,750
$600,000$10,334
$800,000$13,778

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $545,400 home in Elmhurst pays about $9,393 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $15,333 — 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
BerkeleyCook2.57%$6,224
Villa ParkDuPage1.75%$6,389
NorthlakeCook1.70%$6,005
HillsideCook2.50%$6,302
Stone ParkCook2.15%$6,021
BellwoodCook2.38%$5,866

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 Elmhurst, IL?

Homeowners in Elmhurst pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.72% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $9,466 and the median home value is $545,400 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $6,889 per year at Elmhurst's typical rate of 1.72%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

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

Elmhurst's typical rate of 1.72% is lower than the DuPage County average of 1.89%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Elmhurst 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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