Indiana property tax
Midwest region · 92 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Indiana has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.77% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -28.4% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,614 on a median home worth around $206,479. Indiana ranks #32 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Marion County is highest at 0.93% and Switzerland County is lowest at 0.41%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Indiana property tax at a glance
| Figure | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.77% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.68% |
| Typical median bill | $1,614 |
| Typical median home value | $206,479 |
| Versus US average rate | -28.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #32 |
| Counties | 92 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Indiana counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Indiana, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 92 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | $1,923 | $207,000 | 0.93% |
| 2 | Lake County | $1,987 | $214,700 | 0.93% |
| 3 | Vigo County | $1,256 | $140,400 | 0.90% |
| 4 | Hamilton County | $3,340 | $379,100 | 0.88% |
| 5 | Wayne County | $1,101 | $126,100 | 0.87% |
| 6 | St. Joseph County | $1,559 | $179,800 | 0.87% |
| 7 | Hendricks County | $2,344 | $281,500 | 0.83% |
| 8 | Randolph County | $881 | $106,000 | 0.83% |
| 9 | Porter County | $2,172 | $261,900 | 0.83% |
| 10 | Newton County | $1,316 | $159,300 | 0.83% |
| 11 | Vanderburgh County | $1,420 | $172,300 | 0.82% |
| 12 | Elkhart County | $1,592 | $194,400 | 0.82% |
| 13 | Pike County | $1,044 | $128,400 | 0.81% |
| 14 | Blackford County | $779 | $96,700 | 0.81% |
| 15 | Allen County | $1,559 | $194,300 | 0.80% |
| 16 | Boone County | $2,725 | $341,800 | 0.80% |
| 17 | LaPorte County | $1,435 | $180,700 | 0.79% |
| 18 | Delaware County | $997 | $127,600 | 0.78% |
| 19 | Fayette County | $878 | $114,800 | 0.77% |
| 20 | Madison County | $1,128 | $147,700 | 0.76% |
| 21 | Dearborn County | $1,726 | $227,100 | 0.76% |
| 22 | Benton County | $1,024 | $135,400 | 0.76% |
| 23 | Henry County | $1,050 | $140,200 | 0.75% |
| 24 | Adams County | $1,295 | $173,100 | 0.75% |
| 25 | Clark County | $1,566 | $212,400 | 0.74% |
| 26 | Crawford County | $851 | $115,400 | 0.74% |
| 27 | Howard County | $1,110 | $151,500 | 0.73% |
| 28 | Huntington County | $1,070 | $146,400 | 0.73% |
| 29 | Gibson County | $1,244 | $170,500 | 0.73% |
| 30 | Knox County | $895 | $123,500 | 0.72% |
| 31 | Bartholomew County | $1,597 | $221,100 | 0.72% |
| 32 | Vermillion County | $789 | $109,500 | 0.72% |
| 33 | Johnson County | $1,875 | $260,400 | 0.72% |
| 34 | Perry County | $1,041 | $146,000 | 0.71% |
| 35 | Shelby County | $1,327 | $188,300 | 0.70% |
| 36 | Union County | $1,144 | $162,200 | 0.70% |
| 37 | Floyd County | $1,656 | $235,100 | 0.70% |
| 38 | Monroe County | $1,837 | $261,700 | 0.70% |
| 39 | Whitley County | $1,432 | $205,200 | 0.70% |
| 40 | Cass County | $824 | $118,700 | 0.69% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Indiana compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (this state) | 0.77% | $1,614 | -28.4% |
| Montana | 0.78% | $2,616 | -28.1% |
| Kentucky | 0.78% | $1,565 | -27.4% |
| New Mexico | 0.75% | $1,717 | -30.3% |
| Florida | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
| Virginia | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Indiana?
Indiana's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.77% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -28.4% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,614 on a $206,479 home. It ranks #32 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Indiana county has the highest property tax?
In Indiana, Marion County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.93% (median tax $1,923). The lowest is Switzerland County at 0.41%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Indiana?
Indiana is around average on property tax at a 0.77% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Indiana home is worth about $206,479 and the median bill is around $1,614. Rates vary widely between its 92 counties.
How is the Indiana property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.68%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20