Average Tax Assessment in Lake County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County has a total of 223,914 properties, with a cumulative value of $70.9B, making up 10.10% of all real estate value in Illinois. Property taxes in Lake County are collected on these properties, amounting to a total of $1.9B. The average Lake County homeowner pays $8,841 in property taxes, which is significantly higher than the state average of $5,405. The average property tax rate in Lake County is 2.73%, which is higher than the state average of 2.47%. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
In Illinois, property taxes are based on the value of the property as of January 1st. Property owners have the option to appeal their property taxes between June and December, or within 30 days of when the notices are published. Property tax bills are issued on February 1st and July 1st, with the first installment due on June 1st in Cook County. This first installment is estimated at 55% of the prior year's tax bill, with taxes paid in arrears.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Lake Recorder | (440) 350-2510 |
| Lake Assessor | (847) 377-2050 |
| Lake Assessor | (219) 755-3100 |
| Lake Assessor | (406) 896-4000 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | June - December or 30 days after notices are published |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 1st and July 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | June, Two installments but due dates may vary by county March 1st, Cook County - 1st half installment, estimated at 55% of prior year tax bill with taxes paid in arrears. |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | September, Two installments but due dates may vary by county August 1, Cook County - 2nd half installment - TARGETED but may be delayed - due 30 days after being issued. Reconciled installment using the BOR certified AV, actual local tax rate, and final state equalization factor, less the estimated 1st installment with taxes paid in arrears |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Lake County
Total Real Estate Value
$70.9B
Total Real Property Taxes
$1.9B
Average Property Tax Rate
2.73%
# of Real Properties
223.9K
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Lake County
Lake County has an average property tax rate of 2.73%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 2.19%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Lake County are collected by the county and distributed to local governments, schools, and other entities.
Property tax rates in Lake County vary across cities, with Zion having the highest effective property tax rate at 3.94%, and Lake Forest having the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.91%. This means that property owners in Zion will pay more in taxes than those in Lake Forest. However, the average property tax rate in Lake County is still lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for homeowners.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Lake County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | $100,878 | $145,378 | $210,698 | $279,373 | $341,694 |
| Barrington | $222,832 | $304,467 | $424,501 | $564,785 | $709,976 |
| Beach Park | $102,660 | $135,662 | $168,212 | $220,224 | $264,130 |
| Buffalo Grove | $207,663 | $263,938 | $363,761 | $444,605 | $553,735 |
| Cary | $113,159 | $178,793 | $273,881 | $474,897 | $638,316 |
| Deerfield | $197,115 | $298,590 | $436,316 | $576,403 | $792,776 |
| Deer Park | $376,938 | $445,782 | $525,042 | $603,736 | $705,747 |
| Fox Lake | $52,286 | $110,345 | $148,470 | $217,760 | $288,698 |
| Grayslake | $0 | $150,334 | $207,069 | $280,722 | $333,638 |
| Gurnee | $134,467 | $175,443 | $254,035 | $327,318 | $389,542 |
| Hainesville | $130,990 | $145,346 | $180,273 | $219,038 | $253,718 |
| Hawthorn Woods | $351,795 | $421,749 | $484,312 | $565,678 | $659,653 |
| Highland Park | $237,360 | $330,940 | $465,598 | $679,514 | $933,353 |
| Highwood | $165,681 | $224,892 | $284,414 | $412,025 | $590,763 |
| Ingleside | $94,619 | $134,575 | $181,225 | $245,425 | $331,027 |
| Island Lake | $114,018 | $146,883 | $179,304 | $234,876 | $284,670 |
| Kildeer | $433,988 | $504,400 | $591,413 | $710,807 | $902,202 |
| Lake Barrington | $222,881 | $307,902 | $439,704 | $585,982 | $705,988 |
| Lake Bluff | $181,620 | $274,991 | $451,424 | $659,257 | $997,909 |
| Lake Forest | $397,801 | $564,736 | $740,828 | $1,091,370 | $1,596,981 |
| Lakemoor | $37,911 | $133,270 | $178,606 | $231,302 | $262,937 |
| Lake Villa | $110,221 | $155,405 | $214,003 | $279,786 | $347,209 |
| Lake Zurich | $203,606 | $256,983 | $324,274 | $399,683 | $483,704 |
| Libertyville | $230,831 | $329,397 | $435,319 | $559,406 | $744,984 |
| Lincolnshire | $249,734 | $331,285 | $457,594 | $568,615 | $717,058 |
| Lindenhurst | $144,976 | $179,699 | $211,308 | $265,428 | $324,147 |
| Long Grove | $448,405 | $522,424 | $617,894 | $745,634 | $900,775 |
| Mchenry | $112,642 | $163,565 | $205,941 | $268,901 | $326,514 |
| Mundelein | $148,491 | $182,170 | $234,380 | $332,798 | $417,323 |
| North Barrington | $331,835 | $445,664 | $580,984 | $746,974 | $893,363 |
| North Chicago | $59,958 | $73,300 | $93,759 | $116,418 | $144,942 |
| Park City | $0 | $0 | $124,102 | $151,242 | $179,392 |
| Riverwoods | $435,456 | $534,219 | $633,193 | $822,350 | $1,022,616 |
| Round Lake Beach | $86,162 | $117,237 | $143,711 | $181,353 | $209,392 |
| Round Lake Heights | $92,163 | $116,136 | $183,841 | $208,974 | $235,365 |
| Round Lake Park | $0 | $76,204 | $108,586 | $149,082 | $184,266 |
| Round Lake | $102,798 | $149,274 | $190,454 | $246,032 | $283,347 |
| Spring Grove | $47,937 | $99,309 | $149,908 | $203,428 | $271,324 |
| Third Lake | $193,622 | $226,120 | $254,695 | $309,874 | $439,586 |
| Tower Lakes | $261,269 | $339,632 | $424,362 | $501,800 | $605,641 |
| Vernon Hills | $126,568 | $172,112 | $320,663 | $411,797 | $565,823 |
| Volo | $149,711 | $180,422 | $226,235 | $274,668 | $308,903 |
| Wadsworth | $147,083 | $192,574 | $267,351 | $346,265 | $457,969 |
| Wauconda | $114,500 | $160,000 | $216,717 | $307,080 | $361,077 |
| Waukegan | $80,316 | $104,659 | $131,278 | $166,394 | $212,010 |
| Winthrop Harbor | $104,157 | $136,463 | $183,033 | $234,735 | $273,401 |
| Zion | $81,706 | $100,822 | $127,813 | $175,938 | $214,655 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Lake County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | $2,610 | $4,186 | $6,413 | $8,871 | $10,983 |
| Barrington | $4,695 | $6,782 | $9,923 | $13,153 | $16,765 |
| Beach Park | $3,065 | $4,157 | $5,360 | $6,965 | $8,370 |
| Buffalo Grove | $5,834 | $7,938 | $10,963 | $13,442 | $16,820 |
| Cary | $2,542 | $4,426 | $7,044 | $12,593 | $17,290 |
| Deerfield | $5,089 | $8,103 | $12,269 | $16,443 | $22,907 |
| Deer Park | $8,123 | $9,750 | $11,648 | $13,266 | $15,477 |
| Fox Lake | $1,172 | $2,541 | $4,128 | $6,060 | $8,424 |
| Grayslake | $4,141 | $5,727 | $7,705 | $10,515 | $12,525 |
| Gurnee | $3,430 | $4,743 | $7,009 | $9,221 | $11,085 |
| Hainesville | $3,965 | $4,510 | $6,625 | $8,403 | $10,037 |
| Hawthorn Woods | $8,709 | $10,780 | $12,769 | $15,297 | $18,153 |
| Highland Park | $5,712 | $8,556 | $12,285 | $18,266 | $25,463 |
| Highwood | $3,572 | $5,514 | $7,278 | $11,036 | $15,520 |
| Ingleside | $1,906 | $3,056 | $4,466 | $6,274 | $8,920 |
| Island Lake | $2,797 | $3,933 | $5,058 | $6,690 | $8,288 |
| Kildeer | $10,199 | $12,377 | $15,679 | $19,684 | $27,162 |
| Lake Barrington | $4,604 | $6,818 | $10,359 | $13,823 | $16,768 |
| Lake Bluff | $4,382 | $6,759 | $9,907 | $14,537 | $21,947 |
| Lake Forest | $7,271 | $10,541 | $14,506 | $21,056 | $30,522 |
| Lakemoor | $886 | $2,902 | $4,686 | $6,634 | $7,576 |
| Lake Villa | $2,927 | $4,369 | $6,817 | $9,808 | $12,088 |
| Lake Zurich | $4,562 | $5,925 | $7,712 | $9,644 | $11,918 |
| Libertyville | $5,252 | $7,877 | $10,922 | $14,467 | $19,405 |
| Lincolnshire | $6,003 | $8,738 | $12,441 | $15,721 | $19,914 |
| Lindenhurst | $5,247 | $6,248 | $7,930 | $10,440 | $12,801 |
| Long Grove | $13,004 | $15,267 | $18,619 | $22,488 | $27,227 |
| Mchenry | $1,970 | $4,177 | $5,416 | $7,480 | $9,151 |
| Mundelein | $4,209 | $5,418 | $7,048 | $9,973 | $12,453 |
| North Barrington | $7,293 | $9,932 | $13,489 | $17,695 | $20,856 |
| North Chicago | $1,390 | $2,282 | $3,210 | $4,356 | $5,431 |
| Park City | $3,324 | $3,866 | $4,378 | $5,097 | $6,195 |
| Riverwoods | $10,725 | $13,324 | $16,100 | $21,020 | $26,805 |
| Round Lake Beach | $2,318 | $3,415 | $4,460 | $6,147 | $7,693 |
| Round Lake Heights | $2,478 | $3,355 | $5,437 | $6,542 | $7,420 |
| Round Lake Park | $1,825 | $2,836 | $3,842 | $5,406 | $6,735 |
| Round Lake | $3,401 | $4,788 | $6,521 | $8,442 | $10,230 |
| Spring Grove | $1,081 | $2,178 | $3,564 | $5,136 | $7,209 |
| Third Lake | $6,748 | $7,932 | $9,296 | $11,166 | $15,801 |
| Tower Lakes | $6,048 | $8,204 | $10,576 | $12,742 | $15,561 |
| Vernon Hills | $3,549 | $4,572 | $8,943 | $12,062 | $16,445 |
| Volo | $4,254 | $5,201 | $6,609 | $8,291 | $9,361 |
| Wadsworth | $4,896 | $6,041 | $8,586 | $11,168 | $15,028 |
| Wauconda | $3,441 | $4,850 | $6,837 | $9,695 | $11,400 |
| Waukegan | $1,929 | $2,894 | $3,921 | $5,200 | $6,756 |
| Winthrop Harbor | $3,151 | $4,244 | $5,848 | $7,710 | $9,325 |
| Zion | $2,929 | $4,087 | $5,459 | $7,208 | $8,790 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 2.59% | 2.88% | 3.04% | 3.18% | 3.21% |
| Barrington | 2.11% | 2.23% | 2.34% | 2.33% | 2.36% |
| Beach Park | 2.99% | 3.06% | 3.19% | 3.16% | 3.17% |
| Buffalo Grove | 2.81% | 3.01% | 3.01% | 3.02% | 3.04% |
| Cary | 2.25% | 2.48% | 2.57% | 2.65% | 2.71% |
| Deerfield | 2.58% | 2.71% | 2.81% | 2.85% | 2.89% |
| Deer Park | 2.15% | 2.19% | 2.22% | 2.20% | 2.19% |
| Fox Lake | 2.24% | 2.30% | 2.78% | 2.78% | 2.92% |
| Grayslake | - | 3.81% | 3.72% | 3.75% | 3.75% |
| Gurnee | 2.55% | 2.70% | 2.76% | 2.82% | 2.85% |
| Hainesville | 3.03% | 3.10% | 3.67% | 3.84% | 3.96% |
| Hawthorn Woods | 2.48% | 2.56% | 2.64% | 2.70% | 2.75% |
| Highland Park | 2.41% | 2.59% | 2.64% | 2.69% | 2.73% |
| Highwood | 2.16% | 2.45% | 2.56% | 2.68% | 2.63% |
| Ingleside | 2.01% | 2.27% | 2.46% | 2.56% | 2.69% |
| Island Lake | 2.45% | 2.68% | 2.82% | 2.85% | 2.91% |
| Kildeer | 2.35% | 2.45% | 2.65% | 2.77% | 3.01% |
| Lake Barrington | 2.07% | 2.21% | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.38% |
| Lake Bluff | 2.41% | 2.46% | 2.19% | 2.21% | 2.20% |
| Lake Forest | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.96% | 1.93% | 1.91% |
| Lakemoor | 2.34% | 2.18% | 2.62% | 2.87% | 2.88% |
| Lake Villa | 2.66% | 2.81% | 3.19% | 3.51% | 3.48% |
| Lake Zurich | 2.24% | 2.31% | 2.38% | 2.41% | 2.46% |
| Libertyville | 2.28% | 2.39% | 2.51% | 2.59% | 2.60% |
| Lincolnshire | 2.40% | 2.64% | 2.72% | 2.76% | 2.78% |
| Lindenhurst | 3.62% | 3.48% | 3.75% | 3.93% | 3.95% |
| Long Grove | 2.90% | 2.92% | 3.01% | 3.02% | 3.02% |
| Mchenry | 1.75% | 2.55% | 2.63% | 2.78% | 2.80% |
| Mundelein | 2.83% | 2.97% | 3.01% | 3.00% | 2.98% |
| North Barrington | 2.20% | 2.23% | 2.32% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
| North Chicago | 2.32% | 3.11% | 3.42% | 3.74% | 3.75% |
| Park City | - | - | 3.53% | 3.37% | 3.45% |
| Riverwoods | 2.46% | 2.49% | 2.54% | 2.56% | 2.62% |
| Round Lake Beach | 2.69% | 2.91% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 3.67% |
| Round Lake Heights | 2.69% | 2.89% | 2.96% | 3.13% | 3.15% |
| Round Lake Park | - | 3.72% | 3.54% | 3.63% | 3.66% |
| Round Lake | 3.31% | 3.21% | 3.42% | 3.43% | 3.61% |
| Spring Grove | 2.26% | 2.19% | 2.38% | 2.52% | 2.66% |
| Third Lake | 3.49% | 3.51% | 3.65% | 3.60% | 3.59% |
| Tower Lakes | 2.31% | 2.42% | 2.49% | 2.54% | 2.57% |
| Vernon Hills | 2.80% | 2.66% | 2.79% | 2.93% | 2.91% |
| Volo | 2.84% | 2.88% | 2.92% | 3.02% | 3.03% |
| Wadsworth | 3.33% | 3.14% | 3.21% | 3.23% | 3.28% |
| Wauconda | 3.01% | 3.03% | 3.15% | 3.16% | 3.16% |
| Waukegan | 2.40% | 2.77% | 2.99% | 3.13% | 3.19% |
| Winthrop Harbor | 3.03% | 3.11% | 3.20% | 3.28% | 3.41% |
| Zion | 3.58% | 4.05% | 4.27% | 4.10% | 4.09% |
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Real Estate Values in Lake County
The median home price in Lake County, Illinois has increased by 9.38% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $320.0K to $350.0K. This is a positive trend for the housing market in the area. However, the home inventory in Lake County has decreased from 2.4K in October 2022 to 1.8K in October 2023, indicating that there is a shortage of homes available for sale in the area.
Median Sale Value
$350.0K
Total Active Listings
1.8K
Annual percent change in median sale price
9.38%
Average Home Value in Lake County, Illinois
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Lake County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Lake County
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Mortgage Rates in Lake County
Mortgages in Lake County are a significant part of the local economy, with a total outstanding loan amount of $27.8 billion across 137.8 thousand loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, with the average loan amount being approximately $202,000. The median mortgage rate across the county varies significantly, ranging from 4.12% in Volo to 6% in North Chicago. This variation in rates can be attributed to the different economic conditions in each city, as well as the availability of different loan products. Overall, mortgages in Lake County are an important part of the local economy, and the variation in rates across cities provides borrowers with a variety of options to choose from.
# of Outstanding Loans
137.8K
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$27.8B
Properties with Loans
61.56%
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Lake County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | $52,864 | $91,976 | $140,012 | $197,697 | $263,819 |
| Barrington | $70,579 | $134,483 | $244,533 | $359,820 | $491,289 |
| Beach Park | $47,812 | $81,404 | $121,833 | $165,146 | $206,307 |
| Buffalo Grove | $58,318 | $115,057 | $197,541 | $293,885 | $376,098 |
| Cary | $51,876 | $106,829 | $191,024 | $324,168 | $434,701 |
| Deerfield | $64,330 | $123,912 | $236,241 | $370,066 | $529,149 |
| Deer Park | $94,084 | $181,973 | $296,604 | $395,420 | $504,704 |
| Fox Lake | $40,262 | $74,420 | $114,965 | $176,736 | $239,231 |
| Grayslake | $48,768 | $88,322 | $140,545 | $201,458 | $263,509 |
| Gurnee | $42,808 | $84,142 | $144,607 | $221,979 | $296,955 |
| Hainesville | $50,336 | $81,142 | $109,218 | $147,906 | $192,947 |
| Hawthorn Woods | $114,737 | $217,247 | $318,467 | $399,889 | $486,978 |
| Highland Park | $83,375 | $168,205 | $289,933 | $436,700 | $614,108 |
| Highwood | $56,042 | $116,949 | $184,114 | $274,392 | $365,339 |
| Ingleside | $39,857 | $73,732 | $116,817 | $175,467 | $240,013 |
| Island Lake | $48,159 | $77,530 | $116,568 | $168,555 | $230,517 |
| Kildeer | $108,568 | $233,168 | $353,580 | $477,605 | $582,137 |
| Lake Barrington | $84,697 | $148,503 | $268,644 | $387,165 | $526,735 |
| Lake Bluff | $66,266 | $129,754 | $244,611 | $388,505 | $603,610 |
| Lake Forest | $116,109 | $238,858 | $402,287 | $633,906 | $941,679 |
| Lakemoor | $55,934 | $85,107 | $123,583 | $171,314 | $224,365 |
| Lake Villa | $51,975 | $90,077 | $144,847 | $210,950 | $275,025 |
| Lake Zurich | $57,057 | $113,033 | $191,011 | $274,379 | $345,035 |
| Libertyville | $67,510 | $132,362 | $244,906 | $352,924 | $486,356 |
| Lincolnshire | $79,690 | $156,774 | $266,888 | $377,601 | $500,472 |
| Lindenhurst | $51,055 | $88,073 | $135,725 | $196,937 | $260,417 |
| Long Grove | $134,647 | $249,671 | $351,448 | $477,512 | $612,589 |
| Mchenry | $64,867 | $114,515 | $155,643 | $210,353 | $286,971 |
| Mundelein | $45,716 | $86,285 | $143,880 | $216,506 | $294,955 |
| North Barrington | $120,918 | $210,636 | $322,253 | $483,580 | $668,604 |
| North Chicago | $23,905 | $42,180 | $69,404 | $102,357 | $136,431 |
| Park City | $40,438 | $70,960 | $98,185 | $133,015 | $186,275 |
| Riverwoods | $79,761 | $203,202 | $331,134 | $484,424 | $635,765 |
| Round Lake Beach | $31,771 | $57,449 | $89,149 | $132,243 | $173,855 |
| Round Lake Heights | $45,797 | $74,473 | $104,213 | $143,226 | $193,728 |
| Round Lake Park | $28,914 | $53,539 | $85,261 | $122,172 | $166,860 |
| Round Lake | $62,133 | $92,210 | $128,658 | $174,496 | $224,040 |
| Spring Grove | $33,812 | $72,721 | $112,900 | $170,361 | $238,763 |
| Third Lake | $74,027 | $110,665 | $171,607 | $217,332 | $289,147 |
| Tower Lakes | $76,593 | $146,764 | $259,882 | $331,655 | $418,350 |
| Vernon Hills | $50,581 | $91,893 | $166,141 | $274,082 | $369,486 |
| Volo | $91,937 | $122,107 | $164,347 | $206,635 | $243,949 |
| Wadsworth | $65,839 | $110,387 | $162,632 | $248,375 | $326,997 |
| Wauconda | $51,234 | $93,810 | $146,327 | $208,523 | $264,725 |
| Waukegan | $26,327 | $49,561 | $81,030 | $119,484 | $161,758 |
| Winthrop Harbor | $37,560 | $70,508 | $115,144 | $164,940 | $212,499 |
| Zion | $37,886 | $65,903 | $101,170 | $141,541 | $185,667 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Lake County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.84% | 6.38% | 7.36% |
| Barrington | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.37% | 6.22% | 7.28% |
| Beach Park | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.27% | 7.36% |
| Buffalo Grove | 2.99% | 3.64% | 4.55% | 6.47% | 7.55% |
| Cary | 3.25% | 3.87% | 4.77% | 6.34% | 7.32% |
| Deerfield | 3.00% | 3.66% | 4.62% | 6.50% | 7.52% |
| Deer Park | 2.99% | 3.62% | 4.50% | 6.31% | 7.26% |
| Fox Lake | 2.99% | 3.70% | 4.62% | 6.21% | 7.22% |
| Grayslake | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.55% | 7.64% |
| Gurnee | 3.05% | 3.83% | 4.90% | 6.75% | 7.69% |
| Hainesville | 3.13% | 3.87% | 5.10% | 6.54% | 7.76% |
| Hawthorn Woods | 2.99% | 3.50% | 4.20% | 5.86% | 7.06% |
| Highland Park | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.40% | 6.25% | 7.27% |
| Highwood | 3.12% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.70% | 7.77% |
| Ingleside | 3.09% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.62% | 7.69% |
| Island Lake | 3.25% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.54% | 7.49% |
| Kildeer | 2.88% | 3.49% | 4.25% | 6.23% | 7.25% |
| Lake Barrington | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.40% | 6.35% | 7.25% |
| Lake Bluff | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.49% | 6.31% | 7.39% |
| Lake Forest | 2.87% | 3.41% | 4.25% | 6.07% | 7.19% |
| Lakemoor | 3.00% | 3.87% | 5.32% | 6.41% | 7.43% |
| Lake Villa | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.86% | 6.68% | 7.69% |
| Lake Zurich | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.46% | 7.55% |
| Libertyville | 2.99% | 3.60% | 4.50% | 6.39% | 7.50% |
| Lincolnshire | 2.87% | 3.50% | 4.25% | 6.00% | 7.17% |
| Lindenhurst | 3.05% | 3.75% | 4.85% | 6.73% | 7.70% |
| Long Grove | 2.88% | 3.50% | 4.30% | 6.02% | 7.18% |
| Mchenry | 2.99% | 3.62% | 4.50% | 6.21% | 7.12% |
| Mundelein | 3.09% | 3.77% | 4.84% | 6.70% | 7.72% |
| North Barrington | 2.87% | 3.49% | 4.25% | 6.12% | 7.30% |
| North Chicago | 3.37% | 4.37% | 6.00% | 7.20% | 8.00% |
| Park City | 3.54% | 4.25% | 5.86% | 7.15% | 7.80% |
| Riverwoods | 2.97% | 3.57% | 4.50% | 6.50% | 7.45% |
| Round Lake Beach | 3.25% | 4.10% | 5.50% | 6.93% | 7.81% |
| Round Lake Heights | 3.25% | 4.12% | 5.77% | 6.82% | 7.44% |
| Round Lake Park | 3.25% | 4.00% | 5.43% | 6.99% | 7.96% |
| Round Lake | 3.12% | 3.76% | 4.75% | 6.10% | 7.07% |
| Spring Grove | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.86% | 6.70% | 7.77% |
| Third Lake | 2.99% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.50% | 7.51% |
| Tower Lakes | 2.95% | 3.60% | 4.55% | 6.37% | 7.31% |
| Vernon Hills | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.45% | 7.37% |
| Volo | 2.99% | 3.50% | 4.12% | 5.00% | 6.20% |
| Wadsworth | 3.02% | 3.75% | 4.62% | 6.34% | 7.43% |
| Wauconda | 3.13% | 3.87% | 4.87% | 6.37% | 7.50% |
| Waukegan | 3.37% | 4.12% | 5.75% | 7.11% | 7.97% |
| Winthrop Harbor | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.93% | 6.70% | 7.73% |
| Zion | 3.12% | 3.87% | 4.96% | 6.50% | 7.68% |
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