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Indiana Property Taxes

The average Indiana homeowner pays $1,614 a year at an effective rate of 0.74%, 19% below the U.S. average. Compare 92 counties below.

$1,614
Avg median tax
0.74%
Effective rate
#30 of 51
U.S. rank (burden)
92
Counties

The verdict

The average Indiana homeowner pays $1,614 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.74%, the #30 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.

$1,614
Average median tax, 2024
0.74%
Statewide effective rate
#30 of 51
U.S. states by tax burden
92
counties measured

Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($218,200). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.

The average median property tax in Indiana is $1,614/year, which is 19% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $218,200. Taxes range from $627 in Clay County to $3,549 in Hamilton County.

What This Data Tells Us About Indiana

The statewide average property tax in Indiana is $1,614 per year, 19% below the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.74% on a median home value of $218,200 reflects how Indiana's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 92 counties below show how that varies locally.

Within Indiana, median annual tax ranges from $627 in Clay County (effective rate 0.41%) to $3,549 in Hamilton County (effective rate 0.88%). Median home values in Indiana ($218,200) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.

State Average vs National Average

Median Annual Tax
$1,614
-19% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$218,200
-4% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
-20% vs US avg

How Indiana compares

Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.

Indiana 0.74%
U.S. average 0.92%

Indiana has a higher effective property tax rate than 42% of U.S. states, ranking #30 of 51 for property tax burden.

Tax Affordability Score

8.2
Very Affordable

Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.74% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Indiana has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.

Very Expensive Very Affordable

How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Indiana or any other state.

All Counties in Indiana (92)

County (by tax bill) Median taxEff. rateHome value
Hamilton County $3,549 0.88% $405,500
Boone County $2,919 0.78% $376,200
Hendricks County $2,482 0.81% $307,600
Porter County $2,326 0.83% $281,500
Lake County $2,112 0.92% $230,600
Monroe County $2,036 0.71% $285,200
Marion County $2,028 0.91% $224,000
Johnson County $2,024 0.71% $284,600
Hancock County $1,806 0.66% $274,800
Dearborn County $1,789 0.74% $243,400
Bartholomew County $1,738 0.75% $232,800
Floyd County $1,736 0.69% $251,000
Elkhart County $1,717 0.82% $210,400
Clark County $1,716 0.77% $222,900
Allen County $1,689 0.79% $214,900
St. Joseph County $1,665 0.86% $192,800
Warrick County $1,631 0.67% $242,500
Whitley County $1,537 0.70% $219,400
Dubois County $1,514 0.66% $230,100
LaPorte County $1,503 0.77% $195,500
Franklin County $1,479 0.59% $249,500
Tippecanoe County $1,474 0.62% $239,300
Vanderburgh County $1,474 0.80% $184,000
Shelby County $1,412 0.66% $212,400
LaGrange County $1,403 0.55% $255,900
Posey County $1,384 0.62% $222,900
Adams County $1,373 0.77% $178,400
Marshall County $1,362 0.66% $204,900
Daviess County $1,351 0.69% $197,200
Newton County $1,323 0.77% $171,500
Vigo County $1,313 0.88% $148,500
Noble County $1,310 0.67% $196,800
Ohio County $1,305 0.61% $213,100
Kosciusko County $1,303 0.60% $216,000
Gibson County $1,301 0.72% $180,000
Jefferson County $1,252 0.64% $194,600
Ripley County $1,250 0.56% $222,500
Steuben County $1,242 0.57% $216,200
Decatur County $1,230 0.62% $199,100
Harrison County $1,224 0.53% $229,600
Pike County $1,206 0.78% $154,900
DeKalb County $1,205 0.62% $194,100
Madison County $1,192 0.74% $161,300
Howard County $1,189 0.72% $165,000
Brown County $1,177 0.44% $269,100
Morgan County $1,174 0.49% $237,600
Benton County $1,165 0.77% $151,000
Huntington County $1,148 0.71% $161,600
Spencer County $1,147 0.62% $185,200
Owen County $1,145 0.66% $172,400
Tipton County $1,139 0.65% $174,600
Wayne County $1,137 0.81% $140,200
Henry County $1,124 0.73% $154,400
Montgomery County $1,116 0.65% $171,800
Union County $1,116 0.64% $173,500
Perry County $1,106 0.68% $163,400
Washington County $1,091 0.63% $172,200
Rush County $1,079 0.65% $166,800
Wells County $1,065 0.54% $197,600
Lawrence County $1,049 0.60% $175,000
Putnam County $1,042 0.48% $218,900
Delaware County $1,039 0.75% $139,400
Jasper County $1,029 0.46% $221,500
Scott County $1,025 0.65% $158,400
Carroll County $1,015 0.56% $180,900
Clinton County $980 0.60% $164,100
Jennings County $971 0.60% $161,500
Starke County $967 0.61% $157,700
White County $953 0.54% $175,900
Fayette County $949 0.73% $130,700
Knox County $933 0.68% $137,700
Orange County $917 0.58% $158,700
Warren County $914 0.50% $182,500
Cass County $910 0.68% $133,800
Randolph County $900 0.79% $113,400
Greene County $896 0.58% $153,200
Grant County $884 0.72% $122,300
Jackson County $881 0.49% $178,300
Crawford County $880 0.75% $117,700
Blackford County $873 0.81% $107,500
Martin County $865 0.54% $159,400
Fountain County $849 0.59% $143,400
Fulton County $844 0.54% $156,500
Wabash County $813 0.52% $157,200
Sullivan County $799 0.61% $131,100
Switzerland County $793 0.45% $175,800
Vermillion County $781 0.69% $113,100
Miami County $756 0.60% $126,200
Parke County $735 0.49% $151,200
Pulaski County $708 0.45% $156,400
Jay County $707 0.60% $117,500
Clay County $627 0.41% $153,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in Indiana?
The average median property tax paid in Indiana is $1,614 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.74%.
How does Indiana compare to the national average?
Indiana property taxes are 19% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,614 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
Which county in Indiana has the lowest property taxes?
Clay County has the lowest median property tax in Indiana at $627 per year with an effective rate of 0.41%. The highest is Hamilton County at $3,549.
How are property taxes calculated?
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.
What is the median home value in Indiana?
The median home value across Indiana is $218,200, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Indiana?
Yes. Every Indiana homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.

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