Homeowners in South Elgin, Kane County, pay about 2.28% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $7,922.
At South Elgin's typical rate of 2.28%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,692 |
| $350,000 | $7,969 |
| $450,000 | $10,245 |
| $600,000 | $13,661 |
| $800,000 | $18,214 |
A family with a $339,100 home in South Elgin pays about $7,721 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $13,661 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | Kane | 2.12% | $6,184 |
| Wayne | DuPage | 2.16% | $10,000+ |
| St. Charles | Kane | 2.21% | $8,309 |
| Bartlett | DuPage | 2.37% | $9,136 |
| West Dundee | Kane | 2.31% | $9,002 |
| Campton Hills | Kane | 2.17% | $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 South Elgin pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.28% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $7,922 and the median home value is $339,100 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $9,107 per year at South Elgin's typical rate of 2.28%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
South Elgin's typical rate of 2.28% is higher than the Kane County average of 2.18%.
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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