How much are property taxes in Clearspring Township, IN?
Homeowners in Clearspring Township, IN pay a median of $2,343 (±$299) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,478.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,086.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $293,900.
In Clearspring Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,705 in 2015–2019 to $2,343 in 2020–2024 (+37.4%).
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
- $2,343 (±$299)
- With a mortgage
- $2,478
- Without a mortgage
- $2,086
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Clearspring Township against LaGrange County, its state and the nation
| Clearspring Township | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,343 (±$299) | $1,403 (±$88) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,478 (±$359) | $1,444 (±$114) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,086 (±$600) | $1,330 (±$136) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $293,900 (±$71,087) | $255,900 (±$15,853) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Clearspring Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in LaGrange County ($1,403).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In LaGrange County, Clearspring Township ranks 1 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 1,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Clearspring Township
The median tax ($2,343) is 0.8% of the median home value ($293,900).
Across LaGrange County the same ratio is 0.5%.
Across Indiana it is 0.7%.
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 Clearspring Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,705 (±$116) | $2,343 (±$299) | +37.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $278,000 (±$23,965) | $293,900 (±$71,087) | +5.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,178 (±$73) | $1,695 (±$138) | +43.9% | Up 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 Clearspring Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearspring Township | — | $2,343 (±$299) | — |
| Topeka | 3.4 mi | $1,307 (±$375) | Lower |
| Eden Township | 5.0 mi | $2,162 (±$344) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 5.3 mi | $1,595 (±$509) | Lower |
| Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 6.8 mi | $1,412 (±$209) | Lower |
| Lagrange | 6.9 mi | $775 (±$179) | Lower |
| Johnson Township (LaGrange County) | 6.9 mi | $1,212 (±$128) | Lower |
| Wolcottville | 7.0 mi | $544 (±$69) | Lower |
| Newbury Township | 8.0 mi | $1,936 (±$162) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Topeka, IN ($1,307), Elkhart Township (Noble County), IN ($1,595), Clay Township (LaGrange County), IN ($1,412).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across LaGrange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearspring Township | $2,343 (±$299) |
| 2 | Van Buren Township (LaGrange County) | $2,288 (±$399) |
| 3 | Eden Township | $2,162 (±$344) |
| 4 | Newbury Township | $1,936 (±$162) |
| 5 | Shipshewana | $1,833 (±$111) |
| 6 | Clay Township (LaGrange County) | $1,412 (±$209) |
| 7 | Topeka | $1,307 (±$375) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in LaGrange 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 Clearspring Township
How much are property taxes in Clearspring Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Clearspring Township, IN is $2,343 (±$299) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Clearspring Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Clearspring Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Clearspring Township gone up?
In Clearspring Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,705 in 2015–2019 to $2,343 in 2020–2024 (+37.4%).
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 Clearspring Township higher than in LaGrange County?
In Clearspring Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in LaGrange County ($1,403).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,614).
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 — Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana
- 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 Clearspring township, LaGrange County, Indiana (county subdivision:13456, in state:18 county:087).
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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