East St. Louis property tax, in one number.
The typical East St. Louis homeowner pays $1,184 a year on a $52,600 home. That's above the St. Clair County rate (2.03%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $1,266, versus $965 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.3% of the median household income of $35,700.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in St. Clair County
East St. Louis compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. Louis | $1,184 | $52,600 | 2.25% |
| St. Clair County | $3,665 | $180,300 | 2.03% |
| Illinois | $5,298 | $263,300 | 2.01% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in St. Clair County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- St. Clair County2.03% · $3,665
- Cahokia Heights2.40% · $1,346
- Belleville2.20% · $3,110
- Swansea2.13% · $4,759
- Mascoutah2.03% · $4,557
- O'Fallon1.97% · $5,827
- Shiloh1.77% · $4,861
- Fairview Heights1.75% · $3,105
- Madison County1.92% · $3,319
- Washington County1.87% · $2,908
- Clinton County1.83% · $3,524
- Monroe County1.63% · $4,588
- Randolph County1.43% · $1,927
- St. Louis County1.20% · $3,335
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in East St. Louis?
The effective rate is about 2.25%. The median homeowner pays $1,184 a year on a home worth a median $52,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $100,000 home in East St. Louis?
About $2,250 a year, or roughly $188 a month, at East St. Louis's average effective rate of 2.25%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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