Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Essex, Illinois
Median Essex, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.90%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Essex, Illinois home value: $169,197
Median annual Essex, Illinois tax bill: $4,900, $2,500 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Kankakee calculated?
Property taxes in Essex, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Essex's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Essex, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.9%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$4,907
$4,553
How Does the Essex Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Essex property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Essex's median effective tax rate of 2.90% — based on actual property records in Kankakee County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment office uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Essex's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Essex's median effective tax rate is higher than Illinois's 2.33% median rate, and the median property tax bill is $4,900, about $2,500 higher than the state median bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Essex, but the available local median tax bill is $4,900 in 60935.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Essex.
About Essex Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Essex, Kankakee, Illinois
Essex’s median effective property tax rate of 2.90% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Kankakee County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Essex. Homeowners in the 60935 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.90%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 2.90%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Kankakee County.
Essex homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Essex's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Essex Tax Rate
2.90%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Kankakee County Tax Rate
3.15%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60935 | 2.04% | 2.55% | 2.90% | 3.63% | 4.37% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Essex, Illinois, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Kankakee County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices in Kankakee County are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Essex is $169,197, with a median tax bill of $4,900. That is well above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and reflects a higher-than-average local burden.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$35,619
$121,247
$206,874
Median Essex Market Value
$169,197
Median Kankakee County Market Value
$151,347
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60935 | $22,948 | $72,352 | $169,197 | $233,128 | $304,571 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Essex are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in Kankakee County. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the home. Local budgets for schools, public safety, and other services also play a role in determining the final amount.
With a median home price of $169,197, homeowners in Essex can see very different bills depending on where their property falls within the local market. The 25th percentile tax bill is $2,829, while the 75th percentile is $6,969 and the 90th percentile reaches $8,737. The median tax bill is $4,900, which is well above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. For homeowners, that means property taxes can be a major part of annual housing costs.
Median Essex Tax Bill
$4,900
Median Kankakee County Tax Bill
$4,678
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Essex, Kankakee County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60935 | $911 | $2,829 | $4,900 | $6,969 | $8,737 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Kankakee Tax Assessor | |
| Website | kankakeeil.devnetwedge.com |