Homeowners in Fox River Grove, McHenry County, pay about 2.27% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,991.
At Fox River Grove's typical rate of 2.27%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,673 |
| $350,000 | $7,942 |
| $450,000 | $10,211 |
| $600,000 | $13,614 |
| $800,000 | $18,153 |
A family with a $298,900 home in Fox River Grove pays about $6,782 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,722 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | McHenry | 2.60% | $8,089 |
| Lake Barrington | Lake | 2.01% | $9,110 |
| Port Barrington | Lake | 2.23% | $9,085 |
| Oakwood Hills | McHenry | 1.90% | $6,920 |
| Barrington Hills | Cook | 1.43% | $10,000+ |
| North Barrington | Lake | 2.11% | $10,000+ |
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 Fox River Grove pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.27% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,991 and the median home value is $298,900 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,076 per year at Fox River Grove's typical rate of 2.27%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Fox River Grove's typical rate of 2.27% is about the same as 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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