How much are property taxes in Portage Township (Porter County), IN?
Homeowners in Portage Township (Porter County), IN pay a median of $1,761 (±$85) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,859.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,516.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $218,600.
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median real estate tax went from $1,381 in 2015–2019 to $1,761 in 2020–2024 (+27.5%).
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
- $1,761 (±$85)
- With a mortgage
- $1,859
- Without a mortgage
- $1,516
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Portage Township (Porter County) against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Portage Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,761 (±$85) | $2,326 (±$51) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,859 (±$102) | $2,359 (±$66) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,516 (±$154) | $2,251 (±$104) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $218,600 (±$7,382) | $281,500 (±$4,859) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Porter County ($2,326).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Porter County, Portage Township (Porter County) ranks 23 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 278 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 Portage Township (Porter County)
The median tax ($1,761) is 0.8% of the median home value ($218,600).
Across Porter County the same ratio is 0.8%.
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 Portage Township (Porter County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,381 (±$56) | $1,761 (±$85) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $149,500 (±$3,300) | $218,600 (±$7,382) | +46.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,239 (±$33) | $1,515 (±$55) | +22.3% | 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 Portage Township (Porter County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township (Porter County) | — | $1,761 (±$85) | — |
| Portage | 0.9 mi | $1,850 (±$92) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven | 3.3 mi | $1,164 (±$96) | Lower |
| Ogden Dunes | 3.6 mi | $4,108 (±$414) | Higher |
| Burns Harbor | 3.9 mi | $1,982 (±$371) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Station | 3.9 mi | $1,399 (±$125) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Commons | 5.0 mi | $1,290 (±$76) | Lower |
| Hobart Township | 5.0 mi | $1,922 (±$89) | Higher |
| New Chicago | 5.1 mi | $1,722 (±$446) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Haven, IN ($1,164), Lake Station, IN ($1,399), Salt Creek Commons, IN ($1,290).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogden Dunes, IN ($4,108), Hobart Township, IN ($1,922).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Porter | $2,322 (±$188) |
| 18 | Morgan Township (Porter County) | $2,211 (±$388) |
| 19 | Pleasant Township (Porter County) | $2,012 (±$252) |
| 20 | Burns Harbor | $1,982 (±$371) |
| 21 | Portage | $1,850 (±$92) |
| 22 | Boone Township (Porter County) | $1,825 (±$200) |
| 23 | Portage Township (Porter County) | $1,761 (±$85) |
| 24 | Kouts | $1,651 (±$221) |
| 25 | Hebron | $1,643 (±$274) |
| 26 | Salt Creek Commons | $1,290 (±$76) |
| 27 | South Haven | $1,164 (±$96) |
| 28 | Town of Pines | $1,131 (±$242) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Porter 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 Portage Township (Porter County)
How much are property taxes in Portage Township (Porter County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Portage Township (Porter County), IN is $1,761 (±$85) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Portage Township (Porter County)?
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 Portage Township (Porter County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Portage Township (Porter County) gone up?
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median real estate tax went from $1,381 in 2015–2019 to $1,761 in 2020–2024 (+27.5%).
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 Portage Township (Porter County) higher than in Porter County?
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Porter County ($2,326).
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 — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter 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 Portage township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:61110, in state:18 county:127).
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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Figures last updated on .
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