Homeowners in Hampshire, Kane County, pay about 2.21% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,705.
At Hampshire's typical rate of 2.21%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,525 |
| $350,000 | $7,736 |
| $450,000 | $9,946 |
| $600,000 | $13,261 |
| $800,000 | $17,681 |
A family with a $329,800 home in Hampshire pays about $7,289 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $13,229 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree Grove | Kane | 2.19% | $7,391 |
| Huntley | McHenry | 2.13% | $7,537 |
| Gilberts | Kane | 2.23% | $8,462 |
| Marengo | McHenry | 2.00% | $5,234 |
| Lakewood | McHenry | 2.44% | $10,000+ |
| Sleepy Hollow | Kane | 2.14% | $8,661 |
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 Hampshire pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.21% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,705 and the median home value is $329,800 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $8,841 per year at Hampshire's typical rate of 2.21%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Hampshire's typical rate of 2.21% is about the same as the Kane County average of 2.18%.
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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