Homeowners in McHenry, McHenry County, pay about 2.43% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,456.
At McHenry's typical rate of 2.43%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $6,064 |
| $350,000 | $8,490 |
| $450,000 | $10,916 |
| $600,000 | $14,554 |
| $800,000 | $19,406 |
A family with a $266,500 home in McHenry pays about $6,464 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,404 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsburg | McHenry | 2.01% | $7,367 |
| Wonder Lake | McHenry | 2.44% | $6,129 |
| Prairie Grove | McHenry | 2.50% | $10,000+ |
| Lakemoor | McHenry | 2.66% | $7,103 |
| Pistakee Highlands | McHenry | 2.21% | $4,542 |
| Island Lake | McHenry | 2.50% | $6,500 |
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 McHenry pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.43% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,456 and the median home value is $266,500 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,703 per year at McHenry's typical rate of 2.43%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
McHenry's typical rate of 2.43% is higher than the McHenry 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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