Serena, IL — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
Homes in the Serena area near ZIP 61325 carry a median value of $182,800, and the county's 2.11% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $3,857 a year on such a house. Households here bring in a median of $87,500, while per-capita income sits at $40,695, so property taxes claim a meaningful share of annual earnings even at that income level. Add the 6.50% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living reflects both ownership expenses and consumption taxes that shape how far a paycheck stretches.
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