Homeowners in Woodstock, McHenry County, pay about 2.52% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $6,482.
At Woodstock's typical rate of 2.52%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $6,304 |
| $350,000 | $8,826 |
| $450,000 | $11,348 |
| $600,000 | $15,130 |
| $800,000 | $20,174 |
A family with a $245,700 home in Woodstock pays about $6,196 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,136 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | McHenry | 2.44% | $10,000+ |
| Wonder Lake | McHenry | 2.44% | $6,129 |
| McHenry | McHenry | 2.43% | $6,456 |
| Crystal Lake | McHenry | 2.42% | $7,720 |
| Prairie Grove | McHenry | 2.50% | $10,000+ |
| Huntley | McHenry | 2.13% | $7,537 |
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 Woodstock pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.52% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $6,482 and the median home value is $245,700 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $10,087 per year at Woodstock's typical rate of 2.52%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Woodstock's typical rate of 2.52% is higher than the McHenry 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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