Chicago suburbs  ·  2020–2024 Census data

Lyons Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Lyons, Cook County, pay about 2.16% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,016.

Lyons, IL

Effective rate
2.16%
Median tax bill
$6,016
Median home value
$257,300
Owner-occupied homes
2,581
Rank in Cook County (1 = highest)
41 of 111

Cook County average: 1.73%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Lyons's typical rate of 2.16%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,405
$350,000$7,567
$450,000$9,729
$600,000$12,972
$800,000$17,297

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $257,300 home in Lyons pays about $5,563 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $11,503 — 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
RiversideCook2.38%$10,000+
BrookfieldCook2.41%$8,049
SummitCook2.05%$5,476
North RiversideCook1.81%$6,049
StickneyCook2.23%$6,077
BerwynCook2.25%$6,805

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 Lyons, IL?

Homeowners in Lyons pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.16% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,016 and the median home value is $257,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $8,648 per year at Lyons's typical rate of 2.16%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Lyons higher than the Cook County average?

Lyons's typical rate of 2.16% is higher than the Cook County average of 1.73%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Lyons 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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