How much are property taxes in West Salem, IL?
Homeowners in West Salem, IL pay a median of $970 (±$179) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,269.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $896.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $74,600.
In West Salem, the median real estate tax went from $783 in 2015–2019 to $970 in 2020–2024 (+23.9%).
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
- $970 (±$179)
- With a mortgage
- $1,269
- Without a mortgage
- $896
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in West Salem against Edwards County, its state and the nation
| West Salem | Edwards County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $970 (±$179) | $1,451 (±$134) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,269 (±$532) | $1,901 (±$312) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $896 (±$177) | $1,265 (±$138) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $74,600 (±$7,507) | $100,000 (±$9,157) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In West Salem, the median real estate tax is lower than in Edwards County ($1,451).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Edwards County, West Salem ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2467 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 West Salem
The median tax ($970) is 1.3% of the median home value ($74,600).
Across Edwards 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 West Salem have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $783 (±$265) | $970 (±$179) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $49,400 (±$7,781) | $74,600 (±$7,507) | +51.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $770 (±$110) | $875 (±$157) | +13.6% | 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 West Salem
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem | — | $970 (±$179) | — |
| Bone Gap | 5.2 mi | $1,133 (±$344) | Not measurably different |
| Parkersburg | 5.4 mi | $678 (±$313) | Not measurably different |
| Bonpas Township | 7.5 mi | $1,491 (±$812) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township | 7.8 mi | $819 (±$163) | Not measurably different |
| Calhoun | 9.2 mi | $971 (±$421) | Not measurably different |
| Browns | 10.0 mi | $631 (±$169) | Lower |
| Mount Erie Township | 10 mi | $1,559 (±$1,081) | Not measurably different |
| Albion | 10 mi | $1,642 (±$375) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Browns, IL ($631).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Albion, IL ($1,642).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Edwards County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albion | $1,642 (±$375) |
| 2 | Bone Gap | $1,133 (±$344) |
| 3 | West Salem | $970 (±$179) |
| 4 | Browns | $631 (±$169) |
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 West Salem
How much are property taxes in West Salem?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Salem, IL is $970 (±$179) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Salem?
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 West Salem, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Salem gone up?
In West Salem, the median real estate tax went from $783 in 2015–2019 to $970 in 2020–2024 (+23.9%).
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 West Salem higher than in Edwards County?
In West Salem, the median real estate tax is lower than in Edwards County ($1,451).
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 — West Salem village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Salem 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 West Salem village, Illinois (place:80853, 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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