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Willowbrook Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Willowbrook, DuPage County, pay about 1.54% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $5,075.

Willowbrook, IL

Effective rate
1.54%
Median tax bill
$5,075
Median home value
$358,600
Owner-occupied homes
2,879
Rank in DuPage County (1 = highest)
29 of 30

DuPage County average: 1.89%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Willowbrook's typical rate of 1.54%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$3,844
$350,000$5,382
$450,000$6,920
$600,000$9,226
$800,000$12,302

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $358,600 home in Willowbrook pays about $5,514 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $11,454 — 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
Burr RidgeDuPage1.70%$10,000+
Indian Head ParkCook1.88%$5,568
DarienDuPage1.76%$7,119
Willow SpringsCook1.47%$7,756
HinsdaleDuPage1.64%$10,000+
Clarendon HillsDuPage1.83%$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 Willowbrook, IL?

Homeowners in Willowbrook pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.54% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $5,075 and the median home value is $358,600 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Willowbrook?

About $6,151 per year at Willowbrook's typical rate of 1.54%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Willowbrook higher than the DuPage County average?

Willowbrook's typical rate of 1.54% is lower than the DuPage County average of 1.89%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Willowbrook 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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