How much are property taxes in Belvidere Township, IL?
Homeowners in Belvidere Township, IL pay a median of $4,225 (±$440) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,431.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,871.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $198,300.
In Belvidere Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,892 in 2015–2019 to $4,225 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,225 (±$440)
- With a mortgage
- $4,431
- Without a mortgage
- $3,871
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Belvidere Township against Boone County, its state and the nation
| Belvidere Township | Boone County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,225 (±$440) | $4,735 (±$227) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,431 (±$447) | $4,815 (±$262) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,871 (±$532) | $4,428 (±$576) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $198,300 (±$11,159) | $216,900 (±$9,736) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Belvidere Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Boone County ($4,735).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Boone County, Belvidere Township ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 702 of 2,625.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Belvidere Township
The median tax ($4,225) is 2.1% of the median home value ($198,300).
Across Boone County the same ratio is 2.2%.
Across Illinois it is 2.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Belvidere Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,892 (±$183) | $4,225 (±$440) | +8.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $145,300 (±$8,243) | $198,300 (±$11,159) | +36.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,426 (±$58) | $1,560 (±$88) | +9.4% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Belvidere Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Township | — | $4,225 (±$440) | — |
| Belvidere | 1.1 mi | $3,466 (±$180) | Lower |
| Timberlane | 3.9 mi | $8,125 (±$649) | Higher |
| Candlewick Lake | 4.9 mi | $3,564 (±$286) | Lower |
| Flora Township | 5.2 mi | $4,063 (±$566) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Grove | 5.4 mi | $5,949 (±$406) | Higher |
| Cherry Valley | 5.4 mi | $5,640 (±$443) | Higher |
| Caledonia | 6.0 mi | $3,500 (±$568) | Lower |
| Caledonia Township | 6.2 mi | $4,827 (±$749) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belvidere, IL ($3,466), Candlewick Lake, IL ($3,564), Caledonia, IL ($3,500).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Timberlane, IL ($8,125), Poplar Grove, IL ($5,949), Cherry Valley, IL ($5,640).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Spring Township | $6,003 (±$913) |
| 4 | LeRoy Township | $5,972 (±$1,585) |
| 5 | Poplar Grove | $5,949 (±$406) |
| 6 | Bonus Township | $5,695 (±$424) |
| 7 | Poplar Grove Township | $5,213 (±$618) |
| 8 | Caledonia Township | $4,827 (±$749) |
| 9 (tie) | Belvidere Township | $4,225 (±$440) |
| 9 (tie) | Boone Township | $4,225 (±$477) |
| 11 | Flora Township | $4,063 (±$566) |
| 12 | Capron | $3,735 (±$607) |
| 13 | Candlewick Lake | $3,564 (±$286) |
| 14 | Caledonia | $3,500 (±$568) |
| 15 | Belvidere | $3,466 (±$180) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Boone County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Belvidere Township
How much are property taxes in Belvidere Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Belvidere Township, IL is $4,225 (±$440) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Belvidere Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Belvidere Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Belvidere Township gone up?
In Belvidere Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,892 in 2015–2019 to $4,225 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Belvidere Township higher than in Boone County?
In Belvidere Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Boone County ($4,735).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Belvidere township, Boone County, Illinois (county subdivision:05105, in state:17 county:007).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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