How much are property taxes in Bowling Township, IL?
Homeowners in Bowling Township, IL pay a median of $4,255 (±$317) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,692.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,643.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $235,000.
In Bowling Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,835 in 2015–2019 to $4,255 in 2020–2024 (+50.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,255 (±$317)
- With a mortgage
- $4,692
- Without a mortgage
- $3,643
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Bowling Township against Rock Island County, its state and the nation
| Bowling Township | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,255 (±$317) | $3,425 (±$79) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,692 (±$507) | $3,540 (±$96) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,643 (±$409) | $3,227 (±$166) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $235,000 (±$24,197) | $150,400 (±$3,354) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Bowling Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Rock Island County ($3,425).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Rock Island County, Bowling Township ranks 11 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 688 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 Bowling Township
The median tax ($4,255) is 1.8% of the median home value ($235,000).
Across Rock Island County the same ratio is 2.3%.
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 Bowling Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,835 (±$260) | $4,255 (±$317) | +50.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $169,800 (±$19,235) | $235,000 (±$24,197) | +38.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,375 (±$175) | $1,685 (±$200) | +22.5% | No measurable change 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 Bowling Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Township | — | $4,255 (±$317) | — |
| Oak Grove | 3.3 mi | $200 or less | — |
| Reynolds | 4.3 mi | $3,000 (±$350) | Lower |
| Blackhawk Township | 4.6 mi | $3,269 (±$228) | Lower |
| Milan | 5.0 mi | $2,716 (±$350) | Lower |
| Edgington Township | 6.0 mi | $3,720 (±$442) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Township (Rock Island County) | 6.1 mi | $5,536 (±$844) | Higher |
| Preemption Township | 6.4 mi | $4,373 (±$350) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island | 6.9 mi | $2,979 (±$153) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reynolds, IL ($3,000), Blackhawk Township, IL ($3,269), Milan, IL ($2,716).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rural Township (Rock Island County), IL ($5,536).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Rock Island County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Drury Township | $4,962 (±$694) |
| 6 | Zuma Township | $4,866 (±$1,351) |
| 7 | Andalusia Township | $4,707 (±$385) |
| 8 | Coal Valley Township | $4,410 (±$641) |
| 9 | Port Byron Township | $4,382 (±$658) |
| 10 | Buffalo Prairie Township | $4,360 (±$707) |
| 11 | Bowling Township | $4,255 (±$317) |
| 12 | Rapids City | $4,205 (±$515) |
| 13 | Hampton | $3,848 (±$670) |
| 14 | South Moline Township | $3,814 (±$199) |
| 15 | Edgington Township | $3,720 (±$442) |
| 16 | Andalusia | $3,714 (±$461) |
| 17 | East Moline | $3,576 (±$239) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 Bowling Township
How much are property taxes in Bowling Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Bowling Township, IL is $4,255 (±$317) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Bowling Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Bowling Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Bowling Township gone up?
In Bowling Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,835 in 2015–2019 to $4,255 in 2020–2024 (+50.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Bowling Township higher than in Rock Island County?
In Bowling Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Rock Island County ($3,425).
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 — Bowling township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling township, Rock Island 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 Bowling township, Rock Island County, Illinois (county subdivision:07549, in state:17 county:161).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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