How much are property taxes in Garnett, KS?
Homeowners in Garnett, KS pay a median of $2,238 (±$387) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,736.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,430.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $149,100.
In Garnett, the median real estate tax went from $2,092 in 2015–2019 to $2,238 in 2020–2024 (+7.0%).
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
- $2,238 (±$387)
- With a mortgage
- $1,736
- Without a mortgage
- $2,430
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Garnett against Anderson County, its state and the nation
| Garnett | Anderson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,238 (±$387) | $2,353 (±$312) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,736 (±$810) | $2,801 (±$706) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,430 (±$203) | $2,131 (±$324) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $149,100 (±$24,530) | $171,400 (±$21,801) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Garnett, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Anderson County ($2,353).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Anderson County, Garnett ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 551 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Garnett
The median tax ($2,238) is 1.5% of the median home value ($149,100).
Across Anderson County the same ratio is 1.4%.
Across Kansas it is 1.3%.
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 Garnett have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,092 (±$470) | $2,238 (±$387) | +7.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $80,100 (±$19,465) | $149,100 (±$24,530) | +86.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,169 (±$126) | $1,137 (±$145) | −2.7% | Down 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 Garnett
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnett | — | $2,238 (±$387) | — |
| Monroe Township | 2.5 mi | $4,083 (±$2,968) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Anderson County) | 4.0 mi | $3,585 (±$654) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Anderson County) | 5.2 mi | $2,341 (±$1,618) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Anderson County) | 6.8 mi | $1,713 (±$306) | Lower |
| Walker Township | 7.5 mi | $1,964 (±$657) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 7.9 mi | $1,372 (±$242) | Lower |
| Greeley | 8.4 mi | $1,384 (±$340) | Lower |
| Richmond Township (Franklin County) | 8.8 mi | $1,936 (±$578) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Township (Anderson County), KS ($1,713), Richmond, KS ($1,372), Greeley, KS ($1,384).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Anderson County), KS ($3,585).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welda Township | $4,365 (±$183) |
| 2 | Monroe Township | $4,083 (±$2,968) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Anderson County) | $3,585 (±$654) |
| 4 | Reeder Township | $3,505 (±$198) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Anderson County) | $2,341 (±$1,618) |
| 6 | Garnett | $2,238 (±$387) |
| 7 | Westphalia Township | $2,204 (±$616) |
| 8 | Rich Township | $1,967 (±$1,346) |
| 9 | Walker Township | $1,964 (±$657) |
| 10 | Indian Creek Township | $1,857 (±$503) |
| 11 | Lincoln Township (Anderson County) | $1,713 (±$306) |
| 12 | Ozark Township | $1,650 (±$453) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Anderson 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 Garnett
How much are property taxes in Garnett?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Garnett, KS is $2,238 (±$387) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Garnett?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Garnett, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Garnett gone up?
In Garnett, the median real estate tax went from $2,092 in 2015–2019 to $2,238 in 2020–2024 (+7.0%).
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 Garnett higher than in Anderson County?
In Garnett, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Anderson County ($2,353).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
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 — Garnett city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garnett city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Garnett city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Garnett city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Garnett city, Kansas
- 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 Garnett city, Kansas (place:25925, in state:20).
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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