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Fairmont Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Fairmont, Will County, pay about 1.82% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $3,153.

Fairmont, IL

Effective rate
1.82%
Median tax bill
$3,153
Median home value
$182,300
Owner-occupied homes
656
Rank in Will County (1 = highest)
23 of 27

Will County average: 2.10%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Fairmont's typical rate of 1.82%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$4,545
$350,000$6,364
$450,000$8,182
$600,000$10,909
$800,000$14,545

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $182,300 home in Fairmont pays about $3,314 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $9,254 — 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.

Run your own numbers

Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
RidgewoodWill2.00%$3,271
LockportWill2.01%$7,909
Crest HillWill2.01%$4,663
Ingalls ParkWill2.06%$3,199
JolietWill2.04%$5,694
Preston HeightsWill1.65%$1,949

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 Fairmont, IL?

Homeowners in Fairmont pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.82% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $3,153 and the median home value is $182,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $7,273 per year at Fairmont's typical rate of 1.82%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Fairmont higher than the Will County average?

Fairmont's typical rate of 1.82% is lower than the Will County average of 2.10%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Fairmont 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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