How much are property taxes in Meridian Hills, IN?
Homeowners in Meridian Hills, IN pay a median of $7,226 (±$497) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,802.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,880.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $661,700.
In Meridian Hills, the median real estate tax went from $4,945 in 2015–2019 to $7,226 in 2020–2024 (+46.1%).
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
- $7,226 (±$497)
- With a mortgage
- $7,802
- Without a mortgage
- $6,880
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Meridian Hills against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Meridian Hills | Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,226 (±$497) | $2,028 (±$35) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,802 (±$1,320) | $2,136 (±$37) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,880 (±$486) | $1,824 (±$58) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $661,700 (±$43,072) | $224,000 (±$2,242) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Meridian Hills, the median real estate tax is higher than in Marion County ($2,028).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Marion County, Meridian Hills ranks 4 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 5 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 Meridian Hills
The median tax ($7,226) is 1.1% of the median home value ($661,700).
Across Marion County the same ratio is 0.9%.
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 Meridian Hills have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,945 (±$392) | $7,226 (±$497) | +46.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $515,600 (±$53,964) | $661,700 (±$43,072) | +28.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,524 (±$199) | $3,000 (±$356) | +18.9% | 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 Meridian Hills
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Hills | — | $7,226 (±$497) | — |
| Williams Creek | 0.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Washington Township (Marion County) | 1.1 mi | $2,995 (±$89) | Lower |
| North Crows Nest | 1.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Crows Nest | 2.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Rocky Ripple | 2.8 mi | $1,625 (±$210) | Lower |
| Spring Hill | 4.1 mi | $3,500 (±$466) | Lower |
| Wynnedale | 4.4 mi | $3,205 (±$504) | Lower |
| Carmel | 5.4 mi | $4,056 (±$124) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Marion County), IN ($2,995), Rocky Ripple, IN ($1,625), Spring Hill, IN ($3,500).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Crows Nest | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | North Crows Nest | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Williams Creek | $10,000 or more |
| 4 | Meridian Hills | $7,226 (±$497) |
| 5 | Spring Hill | $3,500 (±$466) |
| 6 | Wynnedale | $3,205 (±$504) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Marion County) | $2,995 (±$89) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Marion County) | $2,519 (±$102) |
| 9 | Homecroft | $2,382 (±$144) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Marion County) | $2,291 (±$77) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Marion 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 Meridian Hills
How much are property taxes in Meridian Hills?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Meridian Hills, IN is $7,226 (±$497) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Meridian Hills?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Meridian Hills, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Meridian Hills gone up?
In Meridian Hills, the median real estate tax went from $4,945 in 2015–2019 to $7,226 in 2020–2024 (+46.1%).
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 Meridian Hills higher than in Marion County?
In Meridian Hills, the median real estate tax is higher than in Marion County ($2,028).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,614).
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 — Meridian Hills town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian Hills town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian Hills town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian Hills town, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian Hills town, 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 Meridian Hills town, Indiana (place:48456, in state:18).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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