How much are property taxes in Union Township (Whitley County), IN?
Homeowners in Union Township (Whitley County), IN pay a median of $1,416 (±$132) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,491.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,351.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $214,600.
In Union Township (Whitley County), the median real estate tax went from $1,270 in 2015–2019 to $1,416 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
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
- $1,416 (±$132)
- With a mortgage
- $1,491
- Without a mortgage
- $1,351
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Union Township (Whitley County) against Whitley County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Whitley County) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,416 (±$132) | $1,537 (±$99) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,491 (±$306) | $1,582 (±$124) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,351 (±$224) | $1,440 (±$166) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $214,600 (±$18,710) | $219,400 (±$9,316) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Union Township (Whitley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from 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, Union Township (Whitley County) ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 481 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 Union Township (Whitley County)
The median tax ($1,416) is 0.7% of the median home value ($214,600).
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 Union Township (Whitley County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,270 (±$174) | $1,416 (±$132) | +11.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $164,800 (±$14,794) | $214,600 (±$18,710) | +30.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,120 (±$178) | $1,234 (±$133) | +10.2% | 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 Union Township (Whitley County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Whitley County) | — | $1,416 (±$132) | — |
| Columbia City | 4.8 mi | $1,421 (±$136) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 5.5 mi | $1,446 (±$152) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 6.0 mi | $1,427 (±$161) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | 6.1 mi | $1,979 (±$330) | Higher |
| Lake Township (Allen County) | 6.3 mi | $1,572 (±$336) | Not measurably different |
| Thorncreek Township | 7.0 mi | $2,208 (±$320) | Higher |
| Churubusco | 7.8 mi | $1,148 (±$166) | Lower |
| Aboite Township | 8.5 mi | $2,559 (±$93) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Churubusco, IN ($1,148).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Whitley County), IN ($1,979), Thorncreek Township, IN ($2,208), Aboite Township, IN ($2,559).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | $1,979 (±$330) |
| 3 | Tri-Lakes | $1,977 (±$742) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Whitley County) | $1,604 (±$509) |
| 5 | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | $1,446 (±$152) |
| 6 | Smith Township (Whitley County) | $1,427 (±$161) |
| 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 13 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 Union Township (Whitley County)
How much are property taxes in Union Township (Whitley County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Union Township (Whitley County), IN is $1,416 (±$132) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Union Township (Whitley County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Union Township (Whitley County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Union Township (Whitley County) gone up?
In Union Township (Whitley County), the median real estate tax went from $1,270 in 2015–2019 to $1,416 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
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 Union Township (Whitley County) higher than in Whitley County?
In Union Township (Whitley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from 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 — Union township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Whitley 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 Union township, Whitley County, Indiana (county subdivision:77750, in state:18 county:183).
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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