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Johnsburg Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Johnsburg, McHenry County, pay about 2.01% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,367.

Johnsburg, IL

Effective rate
2.01%
Median tax bill
$7,367
Median home value
$328,300
Owner-occupied homes
2,294
Rank in McHenry County (1 = highest)
18 of 20

McHenry County average: 2.26%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Johnsburg's typical rate of 2.01%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,035
$350,000$7,049
$450,000$9,064
$600,000$12,085
$800,000$16,113

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $328,300 home in Johnsburg pays about $6,612 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,552 — 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
Pistakee HighlandsMcHenry2.21%$4,542
LakemoorMcHenry2.66%$7,103
McHenryMcHenry2.43%$6,456
Fox LakeLake2.25%$4,982
Spring GroveMcHenry2.19%$9,642
Wonder LakeMcHenry2.44%$6,129

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 Johnsburg, IL?

Homeowners in Johnsburg pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.01% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,367 and the median home value is $328,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $8,056 per year at Johnsburg's typical rate of 2.01%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

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

Johnsburg's typical rate of 2.01% is lower than the McHenry County average of 2.26%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Johnsburg 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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