Homeowners in Ridgewood, Will County, pay about 2.00% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $3,271.
At Ridgewood's typical rate of 2.00%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,988 |
| $350,000 | $6,983 |
| $450,000 | $8,979 |
| $600,000 | $11,971 |
| $800,000 | $15,962 |
A family with a $161,300 home in Ridgewood pays about $3,218 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $9,158 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Park | Will | 2.06% | $3,199 |
| Fairmont | Will | 1.82% | $3,153 |
| Preston Heights | Will | 1.65% | $1,949 |
| Lockport | Will | 2.01% | $7,909 |
| New Lenox | Will | 2.25% | $9,276 |
| Crest Hill | Will | 2.01% | $4,663 |
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 Ridgewood pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.00% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $3,271 and the median home value is $161,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $7,981 per year at Ridgewood's typical rate of 2.00%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Ridgewood's typical rate of 2.00% is lower 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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