Homeowners in Wadsworth, Lake County, pay about 1.26% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $9,233.
At Wadsworth's typical rate of 1.26%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,152 |
| $350,000 | $4,413 |
| $450,000 | $5,673 |
| $600,000 | $7,565 |
| $800,000 | $10,086 |
A family with a $378,900 home in Wadsworth pays about $4,777 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $10,717 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion | Lake | 3.01% | $6,120 |
| Winthrop Harbor | Lake | 2.75% | $7,419 |
| Beach Park | Lake | 1.50% | $6,445 |
| Waukegan | Lake | 2.43% | $4,759 |
| Gurnee | Lake | 2.39% | $8,491 |
| Grandwood Park | Lake | 2.96% | $9,729 |
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 Wadsworth pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.26% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $9,233 and the median home value is $378,900 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $5,043 per year at Wadsworth's typical rate of 1.26%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Wadsworth's typical rate of 1.26% is lower than the Lake 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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