Chicago suburbs  ·  2020–2024 Census data

St. Charles Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in St. Charles, Kane County, pay about 2.21% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $8,309.

St. Charles, IL

Effective rate
2.21%
Median tax bill
$8,309
Median home value
$377,400
Owner-occupied homes
9,246
Rank in Kane County (1 = highest)
11 of 20

Kane County average: 2.18%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At St. Charles's typical rate of 2.21%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,517
$350,000$7,723
$450,000$9,930
$600,000$13,240
$800,000$17,653

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $377,400 home in St. Charles pays about $8,328 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $14,268 — 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
GenevaKane2.24%$9,951
WayneDuPage2.16%$10,000+
West ChicagoDuPage2.42%$8,277
South ElginKane2.28%$7,922
BataviaKane2.29%$8,963
Campton HillsKane2.17%$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.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in St. Charles, IL?

Homeowners in St. Charles pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.21% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $8,309 and the median home value is $377,400 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in St. Charles?

About $8,827 per year at St. Charles's typical rate of 2.21%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in St. Charles higher than the Kane County average?

St. Charles's typical rate of 2.21% is about the same as the Kane County average of 2.18%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in St. Charles 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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