Property tax in Indiana: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$1,131
annual, median
Avg home value
$164,273
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Hamilton County$3,119
- 2.Boone County$2,621
- 3.Hendricks County$2,233
- 4.Porter County$2,049
- 5.Lake County$1,909
- 6.Marion County$1,760
- 7.Johnson County$1,753
- 8.Hancock County$1,652
- 9.Monroe County$1,621
- 10.Dearborn County$1,597
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Pulaski County$560
- 2.Clay County$596
- 3.Parke County$606
- 4.Miami County$628
- 5.Jay County$632
- 6.Grant County$711
- 7.Fulton County$715
- 8.Wabash County$719
- 9.Fountain County$741
- 10.Switzerland County$752
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Indiana?
Census ACS median property tax in Indiana is around $1,131 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Indiana filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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