How much are property taxes in Fairview Heights, IL?
Homeowners in Fairview Heights, IL pay a median of $3,105 (±$352) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,490.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,706.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $177,700.
In Fairview Heights, the median real estate tax went from $2,771 in 2015–2019 to $3,105 in 2020–2024 (+12.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,105 (±$352)
- With a mortgage
- $3,490
- Without a mortgage
- $2,706
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Fairview Heights against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Fairview Heights | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,105 (±$352) | $3,665 (±$90) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,490 (±$479) | $4,189 (±$119) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,706 (±$318) | $2,871 (±$151) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $177,700 (±$8,941) | $180,300 (±$5,056) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Fairview Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Clair County ($3,665).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Clair County, Fairview Heights ranks 25 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1078 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 Fairview Heights
The median tax ($3,105) is 1.7% of the median home value ($177,700).
Across St. Clair County the same ratio is 2.0%.
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 Fairview Heights have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,771 (±$196) | $3,105 (±$352) | +12.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $135,400 (±$10,121) | $177,700 (±$8,941) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,406 (±$92) | $1,454 (±$72) | +3.4% | 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 Fairview Heights
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heights | — | $3,105 (±$352) | — |
| Caseyville Township | 2.3 mi | $3,487 (±$232) | Not measurably different |
| Caseyville | 2.8 mi | $2,819 (±$530) | Not measurably different |
| Swansea | 3.2 mi | $4,759 (±$266) | Higher |
| St. Clair Township | 4.4 mi | $4,099 (±$201) | Higher |
| Canteen Township | 4.8 mi | $1,522 (±$367) | Lower |
| O'Fallon | 4.8 mi | $5,827 (±$266) | Higher |
| Washington Park | 5.3 mi | $1,225 (±$372) | Lower |
| Belleville | 5.5 mi | $3,110 (±$200) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canteen Township, IL ($1,522), Washington Park, IL ($1,225).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swansea, IL ($4,759), St. Clair Township, IL ($4,099), O'Fallon, IL ($5,827).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Caseyville Township | $3,487 (±$232) |
| 20 | New Athens Township | $3,351 (±$1,367) |
| 21 | Lebanon Township | $3,269 (±$432) |
| 22 | Fayetteville Township | $3,191 (±$236) |
| 23 | St. Libory | $3,127 (±$297) |
| 24 | Belleville | $3,110 (±$200) |
| 25 | Fairview Heights | $3,105 (±$352) |
| 26 | Dupo | $2,854 (±$457) |
| 27 | Caseyville | $2,819 (±$530) |
| 28 | New Athens | $2,751 (±$318) |
| 29 | Sugar Loaf Township | $2,689 (±$414) |
| 30 | Lenzburg Township | $2,646 (±$841) |
| 31 | Lenzburg | $2,094 (±$524) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in St. Clair 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 Fairview Heights
How much are property taxes in Fairview Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fairview Heights, IL is $3,105 (±$352) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fairview Heights?
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 Fairview Heights, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fairview Heights gone up?
In Fairview Heights, the median real estate tax went from $2,771 in 2015–2019 to $3,105 in 2020–2024 (+12.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Fairview Heights higher than in St. Clair County?
In Fairview Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Clair County ($3,665).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, 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 Fairview Heights city, Illinois (place:25141, in state:17).
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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