How much are property taxes in Schram City, IL?
Homeowners in Schram City, IL pay a median of $1,779 (±$533) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,727.
That is about 1.9% of the median home value of $94,300.
In Schram City, the median real estate tax went from $816 in 2015–2019 to $1,779 in 2020–2024 (+118.0%).
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
- $1,779 (±$533)
- With a mortgage
- $2,727
- Share of median value
- 1.9%
Real estate taxes in Schram City against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Schram City | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,779 (±$533) | $1,887 (±$117) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,727 (±$1,471) | $2,136 (±$244) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $1,634 (±$213) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $94,300 (±$24,100) | $112,300 (±$7,660) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Schram City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($1,887).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Montgomery County, Schram City ranks 15 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1907 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 Schram City
The median tax ($1,779) is 1.9% of the median home value ($94,300).
Across Montgomery County the same ratio is 1.7%.
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 Schram City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $816 (±$226) | $1,779 (±$533) | +118.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $61,900 (±$8,831) | $94,300 (±$24,100) | +52.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $784 (±$91) | $1,199 (±$302) | +52.9% | 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 Schram City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schram City | — | $1,779 (±$533) | — |
| Hillsboro | 1.2 mi | $1,714 (±$274) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Springs | 2.5 mi | $1,058 (±$414) | Lower |
| Hillsboro Township | 3.8 mi | $1,593 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 4.4 mi | $1,179 (±$411) | Not measurably different |
| Irving Township | 4.5 mi | $1,548 (±$788) | Not measurably different |
| Irving | 4.6 mi | $774 (±$206) | Lower |
| East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | 4.9 mi | $2,197 (±$457) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Grove Township | 5.5 mi | $2,731 (±$658) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylor Springs, IL ($1,058), Irving, IL ($774).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butler Grove Township, IL ($2,731).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wenonah | $2,250 (±$580) |
| 10 | East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | $2,197 (±$457) |
| 11 | Litchfield | $2,148 (±$295) |
| 12 | Raymond | $2,029 (±$712) |
| 13 | Raymond Township (Montgomery County) | $1,864 (±$422) |
| 14 | South Litchfield Township | $1,806 (±$620) |
| 15 | Schram City | $1,779 (±$533) |
| 16 | Hillsboro | $1,714 (±$274) |
| 17 | Hillsboro Township | $1,593 (±$260) |
| 18 | Irving Township | $1,548 (±$788) |
| 19 | Coalton | $1,453 (±$463) |
| 20 | Nokomis Township | $1,441 (±$208) |
| 21 | Nokomis | $1,377 (±$222) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Montgomery 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 Schram City
How much are property taxes in Schram City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Schram City, IL is $1,779 (±$533) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Schram City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.9% of the median home value in Schram City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Schram City gone up?
In Schram City, the median real estate tax went from $816 in 2015–2019 to $1,779 in 2020–2024 (+118.0%).
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 Schram City higher than in Montgomery County?
In Schram City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($1,887).
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 — Schram City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schram City village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schram City village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schram City village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schram City village, 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 Schram City village, Illinois (place:68120, 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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