Homeowners in Lake Zurich, Lake County, pay about 2.09% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $9,217.
At Lake Zurich's typical rate of 2.09%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,214 |
| $350,000 | $7,300 |
| $450,000 | $9,386 |
| $600,000 | $12,514 |
| $800,000 | $16,685 |
A family with a $435,300 home in Lake Zurich pays about $9,079 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $15,019 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | Lake | 1.88% | $6,185 |
| Deer Park | Lake | 2.09% | $10,000+ |
| Kildeer | Lake | 2.38% | $10,000+ |
| North Barrington | Lake | 2.11% | $10,000+ |
| Hawthorn Woods | Lake | 2.50% | $10,000+ |
| Barrington | Cook | 1.89% | $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 Lake Zurich pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.09% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $9,217 and the median home value is $435,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $8,343 per year at Lake Zurich's typical rate of 2.09%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Lake Zurich's typical rate of 2.09% is lower 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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