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Huntley Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Huntley, McHenry County, pay about 2.13% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,537.

Huntley, IL

Effective rate
2.13%
Median tax bill
$7,537
Median home value
$334,300
Owner-occupied homes
10,858
Rank in McHenry County (1 = highest)
17 of 20

McHenry County average: 2.26%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Huntley's typical rate of 2.13%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,328
$350,000$7,459
$450,000$9,590
$600,000$12,787
$800,000$17,049

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $334,300 home in Huntley pays about $7,124 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $13,064 — 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
GilbertsKane2.23%$8,462
Pingree GroveKane2.19%$7,391
HampshireKane2.21%$7,705
LakewoodMcHenry2.44%$10,000+
AlgonquinMcHenry2.24%$8,025
Lake in the HillsMcHenry2.26%$7,430

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 Huntley, IL?

Homeowners in Huntley pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.13% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,537 and the median home value is $334,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $8,524 per year at Huntley's typical rate of 2.13%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Huntley higher than the McHenry County average?

Huntley's typical rate of 2.13% is lower than the McHenry County average of 2.26%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Huntley 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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