Homeowners in Gurnee, Lake County, pay about 2.39% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $8,491.
At Gurnee's typical rate of 2.39%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,964 |
| $350,000 | $8,349 |
| $450,000 | $10,734 |
| $600,000 | $14,313 |
| $800,000 | $19,083 |
A family with a $344,300 home in Gurnee pays about $8,213 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $14,153 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gages Lake | Lake | 2.40% | $7,233 |
| Park City | Lake | 1.32% | $199 |
| Grandwood Park | Lake | 2.96% | $9,729 |
| Waukegan | Lake | 2.43% | $4,759 |
| Green Oaks | Lake | 2.04% | $10,000+ |
| Grayslake | Lake | 3.02% | $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 Gurnee pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.39% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $8,491 and the median home value is $344,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,542 per year at Gurnee's typical rate of 2.39%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Gurnee's typical rate of 2.39% is higher than the Lake 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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