How much are property taxes in South Whitley, IN?
Homeowners in South Whitley, IN pay a median of $765 (±$119) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $766.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $750.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $134,100.
In South Whitley, the median real estate tax went from $699 in 2015–2019 to $765 in 2020–2024 (+9.4%).
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
- $765 (±$119)
- With a mortgage
- $766
- Without a mortgage
- $750
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in South Whitley against Whitley County, its state and the nation
| South Whitley | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $765 (±$119) | $1,537 (±$99) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $766 (±$193) | $1,582 (±$124) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $750 (±$361) | $1,440 (±$166) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $134,100 (±$12,957) | $219,400 (±$9,316) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In South Whitley, the median real estate tax is lower than in Whitley County ($1,537).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Whitley County, South Whitley ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1237 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 South Whitley
The median tax ($765) is 0.6% of the median home value ($134,100).
Across Whitley County the same ratio is 0.7%.
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 South Whitley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $699 (±$115) | $765 (±$119) | +9.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $85,600 (±$6,526) | $134,100 (±$12,957) | +56.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $861 (±$50) | $1,024 (±$119) | +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 South Whitley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitley | — | $765 (±$119) | — |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 2.2 mi | $1,171 (±$395) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Whitley County) | 5.8 mi | $1,091 (±$342) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) | 5.8 mi | $1,263 (±$215) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Whitley County) | 6.2 mi | $1,604 (±$509) | Higher |
| Sidney | 6.3 mi | $875 (±$630) | Not measurably different |
| Larwill | 6.6 mi | $368 (±$148) | Lower |
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 7.3 mi | $1,446 (±$152) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Kosciusko County) | 7.6 mi | $1,399 (±$566) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Larwill, IN ($368).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Kosciusko County), IN ($1,263), Washington Township (Whitley County), IN ($1,604), Columbia Township (Whitley County), IN ($1,446).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Columbia City | $1,421 (±$136) |
| 8 | Union Township (Whitley County) | $1,416 (±$132) |
| 9 | Etna-Troy Township | $1,224 (±$884) |
| 10 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | $1,171 (±$395) |
| 11 | Churubusco | $1,148 (±$166) |
| 12 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | $1,091 (±$342) |
| 13 | South Whitley | $765 (±$119) |
| 14 | Larwill | $368 (±$148) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Whitley 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 South Whitley
How much are property taxes in South Whitley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Whitley, IN is $765 (±$119) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Whitley?
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 South Whitley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Whitley gone up?
In South Whitley, the median real estate tax went from $699 in 2015–2019 to $765 in 2020–2024 (+9.4%).
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 South Whitley higher than in Whitley County?
In South Whitley, the median real estate tax is lower than in Whitley County ($1,537).
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 — South Whitley town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitley town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitley town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitley town, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitley 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 South Whitley town, Indiana (place:71612, 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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