How much are property taxes in Sangamon Valley Township, IL?
Homeowners in Sangamon Valley Township, IL pay a median of $3,388 (±$338) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,875.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,524.
In Sangamon Valley Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,567 in 2015–2019 to $3,388 in 2020–2024 (+116.2%).
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
- $3,388 (±$338)
- With a mortgage
- $1,875
- Without a mortgage
- $3,524
Real estate taxes in Sangamon Valley Township against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Sangamon Valley Township | Cass County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,388 (±$338) | $1,958 (±$178) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,875 (±$1,011) | $1,890 (±$204) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,524 (±$228) | $2,057 (±$353) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | — | $97,100 (±$4,542) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Sangamon Valley Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cass County ($1,958).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Cass County, Sangamon Valley Township ranks 3 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 952 of 2,625.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Sangamon Valley Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,567 (±$721) | $3,388 (±$338) | +116.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,052 (±$147) | $1,425 (±$868) | +35.5% | 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 Sangamon Valley Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon Valley Township | — | $3,388 (±$338) | — |
| Chandlerville | 4.1 mi | $1,286 (±$992) | Lower |
| Virginia | 4.2 mi | $2,028 (±$282) | Lower |
| Virginia Township | 5.9 mi | $2,252 (±$333) | Lower |
| Panther Creek Township | 6.0 mi | $3,346 (±$475) | Not measurably different |
| Bluff Springs Township | 7.8 mi | $2,993 (±$1,543) | Not measurably different |
| Philadelphia Township | 8.8 mi | $3,643 (±$2,614) | Not measurably different |
| Arenzville Township | 9.0 mi | $2,283 (±$244) | Lower |
| Newmansville Township | 10 mi | $4,500 (±$715) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chandlerville, IL ($1,286), Virginia, IL ($2,028), Virginia Township, IL ($2,252).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newmansville Township, IL ($4,500).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newmansville Township | $4,500 (±$715) |
| 2 | Philadelphia Township | $3,643 (±$2,614) |
| 3 | Sangamon Valley Township | $3,388 (±$338) |
| 4 | Panther Creek Township | $3,346 (±$475) |
| 5 | Bluff Springs Township | $2,993 (±$1,543) |
| 6 | Hagener Township | $2,563 (±$698) |
| 7 | Arenzville Township | $2,283 (±$244) |
| 8 | Virginia Township | $2,252 (±$333) |
| 9 | Ashland | $2,179 (±$597) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Cass 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 Sangamon Valley Township
How much are property taxes in Sangamon Valley Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sangamon Valley Township, IL is $3,388 (±$338) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Sangamon Valley Township gone up?
In Sangamon Valley Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,567 in 2015–2019 to $3,388 in 2020–2024 (+116.2%).
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 Sangamon Valley Township higher than in Cass County?
In Sangamon Valley Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cass County ($1,958).
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 — Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon Valley township, Cass 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 Sangamon Valley township, Cass County, Illinois (county subdivision:67600, in state:17 county:017).
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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Figures last updated on .
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