How much are property taxes in Geneva Township, IN?
Homeowners in Geneva Township, IN pay a median of $732 (±$79) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,001.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $578.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $135,000.
In Geneva Township, the median real estate tax went from $726 in 2015–2019 to $732 in 2020–2024 (+0.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $732 (±$79)
- With a mortgage
- $1,001
- Without a mortgage
- $578
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Geneva Township against Jennings County, its state and the nation
| Geneva Township | Jennings County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $732 (±$79) | $971 (±$136) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,001 (±$291) | $1,118 (±$97) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $578 (±$204) | $711 (±$64) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $135,000 (±$37,863) | $161,500 (±$7,538) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Geneva Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jennings County ($971).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jennings County, Geneva Township ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1272 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 Geneva Township
The median tax ($732) is 0.5% of the median home value ($135,000).
Across Jennings County the same ratio is 0.6%.
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 Geneva Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $726 (±$57) | $732 (±$79) | +0.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,500 (±$13,368) | $135,000 (±$37,863) | +28.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,104 (±$108) | $1,267 (±$129) | +14.8% | 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 Geneva Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Township | — | $732 (±$79) | — |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3.5 mi | $345 (±$254) | Lower |
| Elizabethtown | 6.1 mi | $925 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 6.3 mi | $1,308 (±$240) | Higher |
| North Vernon | 6.7 mi | $778 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 6.9 mi | $1,230 (±$221) | Higher |
| Center Township (Jennings County) | 7.2 mi | $799 (±$249) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Creek Township (Jennings County) | 7.2 mi | $1,166 (±$227) | Higher |
| Redding Township | 7.8 mi | $1,084 (±$195) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Country Squire Lakes, IN ($345).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County), IN ($1,308), Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County), IN ($1,230), Sand Creek Township (Jennings County), IN ($1,166).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jennings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spencer Township (Jennings County) | $1,148 (±$126) |
| 5 | Campbell Township (Jennings County) | $1,046 (±$545) |
| 6 | Vernon Township (Jennings County) | $1,019 (±$191) |
| 7 | Marion Township (Jennings County) | $821 (±$437) |
| 8 | Center Township (Jennings County) | $799 (±$249) |
| 9 | North Vernon | $778 (±$144) |
| 10 | Geneva Township | $732 (±$79) |
| 11 | Bigger Township | $656 (±$337) |
| 12 | Vernon | $443 (±$205) |
| 13 | Country Squire Lakes | $345 (±$254) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Jennings 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 Geneva Township
How much are property taxes in Geneva Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Geneva Township, IN is $732 (±$79) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Geneva Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Geneva Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Geneva Township gone up?
In Geneva Township, the median real estate tax went from $726 in 2015–2019 to $732 in 2020–2024 (+0.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Geneva Township higher than in Jennings County?
In Geneva Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jennings County ($971).
It is also lower 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 — Geneva township, Jennings County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Jennings County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Jennings County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Jennings County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Jennings 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 Geneva township, Jennings County, Indiana (county subdivision:27234, in state:18 county:079).
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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