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Wood Dale Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Wood Dale, DuPage County, pay about 1.90% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $5,900.

Wood Dale, IL

Effective rate
1.90%
Median tax bill
$5,900
Median home value
$318,900
Owner-occupied homes
4,112
Rank in DuPage County (1 = highest)
19 of 30

DuPage County average: 1.89%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Wood Dale's typical rate of 1.90%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$4,760
$350,000$6,663
$450,000$8,567
$600,000$11,423
$800,000$15,231

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $318,900 home in Wood Dale pays about $6,071 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,011 — 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
BensenvilleDuPage2.26%$6,283
ItascaDuPage2.00%$8,071
Elk Grove VillageCook1.79%$6,728
AddisonDuPage1.95%$6,662
ElmhurstDuPage1.72%$9,466
NorthlakeCook1.70%$6,005

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 Wood Dale, IL?

Homeowners in Wood Dale pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.90% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $5,900 and the median home value is $318,900 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

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

About $7,615 per year at Wood Dale's typical rate of 1.90%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Wood Dale higher than the DuPage County average?

Wood Dale's typical rate of 1.90% is about the same as the DuPage County average of 1.89%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Wood Dale 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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