How much are property taxes in Sherman, IL?
Homeowners in Sherman, IL pay a median of $6,474 (±$613) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,949.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,554.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $297,800.
In Sherman, the median real estate tax went from $4,920 in 2015–2019 to $6,474 in 2020–2024 (+31.6%).
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
- $6,474 (±$613)
- With a mortgage
- $6,949
- Without a mortgage
- $5,554
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Sherman against Sangamon County, its state and the nation
| Sherman | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,474 (±$613) | $3,512 (±$86) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,949 (±$962) | $3,786 (±$127) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,554 (±$807) | $3,121 (±$126) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $297,800 (±$33,071) | $176,300 (±$4,624) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Sherman, the median real estate tax is higher than in Sangamon County ($3,512).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Sangamon County, Sherman ranks 2 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 296 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 Sherman
The median tax ($6,474) is 2.2% of the median home value ($297,800).
Across Sangamon 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 Sherman have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,920 (±$475) | $6,474 (±$613) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $244,300 (±$23,040) | $297,800 (±$33,071) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,812 (±$104) | $1,995 (±$387) | +10.1% | 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 Sherman
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | $6,474 (±$613) | — |
| Fancy Creek Township | 3.5 mi | $6,274 (±$564) | Not measurably different |
| Spaulding | 3.6 mi | $3,878 (±$487) | Lower |
| Williams Township | 4.0 mi | $5,192 (±$882) | Lower |
| Springfield Township | 4.0 mi | $1,418 (±$211) | Lower |
| Riverton | 4.7 mi | $2,938 (±$1,339) | Lower |
| Cantrall | 5.0 mi | $2,917 (±$1,368) | Lower |
| Grandview | 5.1 mi | $1,398 (±$204) | Lower |
| Williamsville | 5.6 mi | $4,471 (±$392) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spaulding, IL ($3,878), Williams Township, IL ($5,192), Springfield Township, IL ($1,418).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leland Grove | $6,636 (±$333) |
| 2 | Sherman | $6,474 (±$613) |
| 3 | Fancy Creek Township | $6,274 (±$564) |
| 4 | Ball Township | $5,773 (±$337) |
| 5 | Buffalo Hart Township | $5,444 (±$1,261) |
| 6 | Cotton Hill Township | $5,385 (±$901) |
| 7 | Williams Township | $5,192 (±$882) |
| 8 | Chatham | $4,866 (±$324) |
Showing 8 of 50 places in Sangamon 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 Sherman
How much are property taxes in Sherman?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sherman, IL is $6,474 (±$613) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sherman?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Sherman, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Sherman gone up?
In Sherman, the median real estate tax went from $4,920 in 2015–2019 to $6,474 in 2020–2024 (+31.6%).
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 Sherman higher than in Sangamon County?
In Sherman, the median real estate tax is higher than in Sangamon County ($3,512).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman 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 Sherman village, Illinois (place:69342, 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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Figures last updated on .
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