Homeowners in New Lenox, Will County, pay about 2.25% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $9,276.
At New Lenox's typical rate of 2.25%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,625 |
| $350,000 | $7,875 |
| $450,000 | $10,125 |
| $600,000 | $13,500 |
| $800,000 | $18,000 |
A family with a $399,900 home in New Lenox pays about $8,998 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $14,938 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Glen | Will | 2.17% | $9,017 |
| Ridgewood | Will | 2.00% | $3,271 |
| Ingalls Park | Will | 2.06% | $3,199 |
| Lockport | Will | 2.01% | $7,909 |
| Fairmont | Will | 1.82% | $3,153 |
| Mokena | Will | 1.97% | $9,160 |
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 New Lenox pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.25% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $9,276 and the median home value is $399,900 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,000 per year at New Lenox's typical rate of 2.25%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
New Lenox's typical rate of 2.25% is higher than the Will County average of 2.10%.
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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