How much are property taxes in Port Allen, LA?
Homeowners in Port Allen, LA pay a median of $536 (±$95) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $709.
That is about 0.3% of the median home value of $181,300.
In Port Allen, the median real estate tax went from $213 in 2015–2019 to $536 in 2020–2024 (+151.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $536 (±$95)
- With a mortgage
- $709
- Share of median value
- 0.3%
Real estate taxes in Port Allen against West Baton Rouge Parish, its state and the nation
| Port Allen | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $536 (±$95) | $1,251 (±$99) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $709 (±$166) | $1,347 (±$135) | $1,455 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $1,026 (±$214) | $750 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $181,300 (±$12,193) | $229,900 (±$10,578) | $216,500 (±$1,367) | $332,700 |
In Port Allen, the median real estate tax is lower than in West Baton Rouge Parish ($1,251).
It is also lower than in Louisiana ($1,180).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In West Baton Rouge Parish, Port Allen ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 358.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Port Allen
The median tax ($536) is 0.3% of the median home value ($181,300).
Across West Baton Rouge Parish the same ratio is 0.5%.
Across Louisiana it is 0.5%.
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 Port Allen have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $213 (±$91) | $536 (±$95) | +151.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $135,100 (±$28,007) | $181,300 (±$12,193) | +34.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,225 (±$208) | $1,230 (±$92) | +0.4% | 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 Port Allen
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Allen | — | $536 (±$95) | — |
| Brusly | 4.3 mi | $1,638 (±$213) | Higher |
| Baton Rouge | 4.4 mi | $1,459 (±$68) | Higher |
| Addis | 6.1 mi | $1,443 (±$156) | Higher |
| Gardere | 7.3 mi | $1,620 (±$394) | Higher |
| Westminster | 7.4 mi | $1,693 (±$535) | Higher |
| Brownfields | 8.5 mi | $1,207 (±$260) | Higher |
| Inniswold | 8.7 mi | $2,485 (±$225) | Higher |
| Oak Hills Place | 8.7 mi | $3,380 (±$323) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brusly, LA ($1,638), Baton Rouge, LA ($1,459), Addis, LA ($1,443).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across West Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brusly | $1,638 (±$213) |
| 2 | Addis | $1,443 (±$156) |
| 3 | Erwinville | $925 (±$114) |
| 4 | Port Allen | $536 (±$95) |
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 Port Allen
How much are property taxes in Port Allen?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Port Allen, LA is $536 (±$95) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Port Allen?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.3% of the median home value in Port Allen, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Port Allen gone up?
In Port Allen, the median real estate tax went from $213 in 2015–2019 to $536 in 2020–2024 (+151.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Port Allen higher than in West Baton Rouge Parish?
In Port Allen, the median real estate tax is lower than in West Baton Rouge Parish ($1,251).
It is also lower than in Louisiana ($1,180).
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 — Port Allen city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Allen city, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Allen city, Louisiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Allen city, Louisiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Allen city, Louisiana
- 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 Port Allen city, Louisiana (place:61790, in state:22).
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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