Moving to Libertyville, IL

Libertyville is in Lake County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group

Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area

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Libertyville at a glance

State: Illinois
County: Lake
Property tax (effective): 2.35% (source, estimate)
Sales tax (combined): 8.75% (source)
Typical home value: $635,000 (+8.0% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)

Compare what you'd pay in Libertyville with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Libertyville selected.

Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.

Public school district(s): Libertyville SD 70 (parts in others); Libertyville-Vernon Hills CHSD 128

Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).

Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules

Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Libertyville that fit.

Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Libertyville and similar towns.

Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.

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