How much are property taxes in Pittsfield Township, IL?
Homeowners in Pittsfield Township, IL pay a median of $1,463 (±$175) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,393.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,556.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $116,900.
In Pittsfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,634 in 2015–2019 to $1,463 in 2020–2024 (−10.5%).
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
- $1,463 (±$175)
- With a mortgage
- $1,393
- Without a mortgage
- $1,556
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Pittsfield Township against Pike County, its state and the nation
| Pittsfield Township | Pike County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,463 (±$175) | $1,556 (±$124) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,393 (±$229) | $1,724 (±$204) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,556 (±$278) | $1,433 (±$152) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $116,900 (±$17,762) | $101,400 (±$8,247) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Pittsfield Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Pike County ($1,556).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Pike County, Pittsfield Township ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2162 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 Pittsfield Township
The median tax ($1,463) is 1.3% of the median home value ($116,900).
Across Pike 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 Pittsfield Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,634 (±$144) | $1,463 (±$175) | −10.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,600 (±$12,664) | $116,900 (±$17,762) | +10.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $895 (±$72) | $973 (±$83) | +8.7% | 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 Pittsfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Township | — | $1,463 (±$175) | — |
| Pittsfield | 3.0 mi | $1,383 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg Township | 6.0 mi | $2,075 (±$875) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem Township (Pike County) | 6.1 mi | $1,867 (±$462) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg Township | 6.2 mi | $1,191 (±$122) | Lower |
| Baylis | 7.9 mi | $950 (±$936) | Not measurably different |
| Hadley Township | 8.6 mi | $1,096 (±$570) | Not measurably different |
| Griggsville Township | 8.7 mi | $2,410 (±$289) | Higher |
| Hardin Township | 8.8 mi | $5,179 (±$2,793) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Martinsburg Township, IL ($1,191).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Griggsville Township, IL ($2,410), Hardin Township, IL ($5,179).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | New Salem Township (Pike County) | $1,867 (±$462) |
| 8 (tie) | Barry Township | $1,767 (±$213) |
| 8 (tie) | Pleasant Vale Township | $1,767 (±$202) |
| 10 | Barry | $1,744 (±$196) |
| 11 | Perry Township | $1,594 (±$371) |
| 12 | Hull | $1,536 (±$753) |
| 13 | Pittsfield Township | $1,463 (±$175) |
| 14 | Pleasant Hill Township | $1,398 (±$248) |
| 15 | Pittsfield | $1,383 (±$144) |
| 16 (tie) | New Canton | $1,375 (±$689) |
| 16 (tie) | Detroit Township | $1,375 (±$912) |
| 18 | Pleasant Hill | $1,366 (±$307) |
| 19 (tie) | Perry | $1,333 (±$294) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Pike 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 Pittsfield Township
How much are property taxes in Pittsfield Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Pittsfield Township, IL is $1,463 (±$175) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Pittsfield Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Pittsfield Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Pittsfield Township gone up?
In Pittsfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,634 in 2015–2019 to $1,463 in 2020–2024 (−10.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Pittsfield Township higher than in Pike County?
In Pittsfield Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Pike County ($1,556).
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 — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike 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 Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois (county subdivision:60235, in state:17 county:149).
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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