60012 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 60012 (Crystal Lake, Illinois) pay a median of $10,001/year in property taxes on homes valued at $397,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.52%, which is 34% above the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 60012 is approximately $833, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within McHenry County. This is $6,500 more than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 60012 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 60185 (2.52%) and 61101 (2.52%).

In Crystal Lake, property taxes represent approximately 6.8% of the median household income of $147,352, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois limits assessed value increases to 7% per year, though your property reassesses at purchase price upon sale. McHenry County provides a General Homestead Exemption worth $10,000 off assessed value — submit your application to the McHenry County Assessor's office by the deadline on your assessment notice. Contact the McHenry County Assessor before or immediately after closing to claim the exemption and verify your base year value.