How much are property taxes in Madison, KS?
Homeowners in Madison, KS pay a median of $1,331 (±$221) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,775.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,101.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $51,600.
In Madison, the median real estate tax went from $1,246 in 2015–2019 to $1,331 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
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
- $1,331 (±$221)
- With a mortgage
- $1,775
- Without a mortgage
- $1,101
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Madison against Greenwood County, its state and the nation
| Madison | Greenwood County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,331 (±$221) | $1,348 (±$128) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,775 (±$294) | $1,746 (±$220) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,101 (±$338) | $1,145 (±$135) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $51,600 (±$15,304) | $88,700 (±$10,025) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Madison, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Greenwood County ($1,348).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Greenwood County, Madison ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1077 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 Madison
The median tax ($1,331) is 2.6% of the median home value ($51,600).
Across Greenwood County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Madison have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,246 (±$175) | $1,331 (±$221) | +6.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $49,100 (±$6,306) | $51,600 (±$15,304) | +5.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $823 (±$57) | $1,071 (±$455) | +30.1% | 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 Madison
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | — | $1,331 (±$221) | — |
| Madison Township (Greenwood County) | 3.7 mi | $1,400 (±$239) | Not measurably different |
| Shell Rock Township | 8.0 mi | $1,000 (±$419) | Not measurably different |
| Olpe | 9.2 mi | $2,091 (±$619) | Higher |
| Center Township (Lyon County) | 9.9 mi | $2,438 (±$383) | Higher |
| Elmendaro Township | 9.9 mi | $2,091 (±$592) | Higher |
| Janesville Township | 11 mi | $1,034 (±$416) | Not measurably different |
| Virgil | 13 mi | $367 (±$134) | Lower |
| Lane Township (Greenwood County) | 13 mi | $575 (±$497) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Virgil, KS ($367), Lane Township (Greenwood County), KS ($575).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olpe, KS ($2,091), Center Township (Lyon County), KS ($2,438), Elmendaro Township, KS ($2,091).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Greenwood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Salem Township (Greenwood County) | $3,000 (±$871) |
| 3 | Eureka Township (Greenwood County) | $2,583 (±$804) |
| 4 | Bachelor Township | $2,419 (±$614) |
| 5 | Fall River Township (Greenwood County) | $1,486 (±$1,473) |
| 6 | Quincy Township | $1,423 (±$794) |
| 7 | Madison Township (Greenwood County) | $1,400 (±$239) |
| 8 | Madison | $1,331 (±$221) |
| 9 | Salt Springs Township | $1,284 (±$358) |
| 10 | Twin Grove Township | $1,128 (±$294) |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,116 (±$341) |
| 12 | Janesville Township | $1,034 (±$416) |
| 13 | Shell Rock Township | $1,000 (±$419) |
| 14 | Severy | $844 (±$212) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Greenwood 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 Madison
How much are property taxes in Madison?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Madison, KS is $1,331 (±$221) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Madison?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.6% of the median home value in Madison, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Madison gone up?
In Madison, the median real estate tax went from $1,246 in 2015–2019 to $1,331 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
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 Madison higher than in Greenwood County?
In Madison, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Greenwood County ($1,348).
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 — Madison city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison 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 Madison city, Kansas (place:44050, 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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