How much are property taxes in Brighton Township, IL?
Homeowners in Brighton Township, IL pay a median of $2,802 (±$283) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,377.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,460.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $165,500.
In Brighton Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,885 in 2015–2019 to $2,802 in 2020–2024 (−2.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,802 (±$283)
- With a mortgage
- $3,377
- Without a mortgage
- $2,460
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Brighton Township against Macoupin County, its state and the nation
| Brighton Township | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,802 (±$283) | $2,073 (±$118) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,377 (±$970) | $2,199 (±$188) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,460 (±$267) | $1,953 (±$139) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $165,500 (±$22,281) | $138,200 (±$7,868) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Brighton Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Macoupin County ($2,073).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Macoupin County, Brighton Township ranks 5 of 52 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1210 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 Brighton Township
The median tax ($2,802) is 1.7% of the median home value ($165,500).
Across Macoupin County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Brighton Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,885 (±$273) | $2,802 (±$283) | −2.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $149,300 (±$19,364) | $165,500 (±$22,281) | +10.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,232 (±$110) | $1,614 (±$183) | +31.0% | 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 Brighton Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Township | — | $2,802 (±$283) | — |
| Brighton | 2.5 mi | $2,652 (±$230) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 5.5 mi | $5,237 (±$648) | Higher |
| Shipman Township | 5.5 mi | $2,235 (±$358) | Lower |
| Shipman | 5.7 mi | $1,628 (±$264) | Lower |
| Bunker Hill Township | 6.1 mi | $2,751 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Piasa Township | 6.4 mi | $3,055 (±$430) | Not measurably different |
| Bunker Hill | 7.7 mi | $2,463 (±$234) | Not measurably different |
| Moro Township | 8.1 mi | $4,660 (±$408) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shipman Township, IL ($2,235), Shipman, IL ($1,628).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Foster Township (Madison County), IL ($5,237), Moro Township, IL ($4,660).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Macoupin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brushy Mound Township | $4,018 (±$1,453) |
| 2 | North Otter Township | $3,891 (±$728) |
| 3 | Bird Township | $3,331 (±$821) |
| 4 | South Otter Township | $2,833 (±$1,169) |
| 5 | Brighton Township | $2,802 (±$283) |
| 6 | Bunker Hill Township | $2,751 (±$266) |
| 7 | Polk Township | $2,730 (±$335) |
| 8 | Barr Township | $2,679 (±$459) |
| 9 | Brighton | $2,652 (±$230) |
| 10 | Honey Point Township | $2,632 (±$1,048) |
| 11 | Dorchester Township | $2,569 (±$305) |
Showing 11 of 52 places in Macoupin 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 Brighton Township
How much are property taxes in Brighton Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Brighton Township, IL is $2,802 (±$283) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Brighton Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Brighton Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Brighton Township gone up?
In Brighton Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,885 in 2015–2019 to $2,802 in 2020–2024 (−2.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Brighton Township higher than in Macoupin County?
In Brighton Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Macoupin County ($2,073).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Macoupin 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 Brighton township, Macoupin County, Illinois (county subdivision:08277, in state:17 county:117).
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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