How much are property taxes in Palmyra, IN?
Homeowners in Palmyra, IN pay a median of $905 (±$177) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $804.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,158.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $163,800.
In Palmyra, the median real estate tax went from $652 in 2015–2019 to $905 in 2020–2024 (+38.8%).
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
- $905 (±$177)
- With a mortgage
- $804
- Without a mortgage
- $1,158
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Palmyra against Harrison County, its state and the nation
| Palmyra | Harrison County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $905 (±$177) | $1,224 (±$57) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $804 (±$170) | $1,277 (±$69) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,158 (±$382) | $1,124 (±$140) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $163,800 (±$26,574) | $229,600 (±$8,470) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Palmyra, the median real estate tax is lower than in Harrison County ($1,224).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Harrison County, Palmyra ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1052 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 Palmyra
The median tax ($905) is 0.6% of the median home value ($163,800).
Across Harrison 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 Palmyra have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $652 (±$180) | $905 (±$177) | +38.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $114,500 (±$18,302) | $163,800 (±$26,574) | +43.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $904 (±$167) | $1,130 (±$72) | +25.0% | 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 Palmyra
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | — | $905 (±$177) | — |
| Morgan Township (Harrison County) | 2.9 mi | $1,196 (±$331) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 4.0 mi | $1,451 (±$314) | Higher |
| Blue River Township (Harrison County) | 5.5 mi | $826 (±$363) | Not measurably different |
| Posey Township (Washington County) | 6.3 mi | $1,384 (±$351) | Higher |
| Greenville | 7.3 mi | $1,526 (±$217) | Higher |
| Greenville Township | 7.5 mi | $1,886 (±$158) | Higher |
| Pierce Township | 7.8 mi | $1,218 (±$168) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Harrison County) | 8.0 mi | $1,422 (±$215) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Washington County), IN ($1,451), Posey Township (Washington County), IN ($1,384), Greenville, IN ($1,526).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Morgan Township (Harrison County) | $1,196 (±$331) |
| 6 | Posey Township (Harrison County) | $1,188 (±$200) |
| 7 | Webster Township (Harrison County) | $1,148 (±$210) |
| 8 | Lanesville | $1,093 (±$180) |
| 9 | Spencer Township (Harrison County) | $1,055 (±$500) |
| 10 | Taylor Township (Harrison County) | $1,012 (±$627) |
| 11 | Palmyra | $905 (±$177) |
| 12 | Blue River Township (Harrison County) | $826 (±$363) |
| 13 | Boone Township (Harrison County) | $792 (±$284) |
| 14 | Elizabeth | $788 (±$288) |
| 15 | Crandall | $700 (±$275) |
| 16 | Heth Township | $659 (±$181) |
| 17 | Corydon | $555 (±$151) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Harrison 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 Palmyra
How much are property taxes in Palmyra?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Palmyra, IN is $905 (±$177) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Palmyra?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Palmyra, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Palmyra gone up?
In Palmyra, the median real estate tax went from $652 in 2015–2019 to $905 in 2020–2024 (+38.8%).
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 Palmyra higher than in Harrison County?
In Palmyra, the median real estate tax is lower than in Harrison County ($1,224).
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 — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra 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 Palmyra town, Indiana (place:57726, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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