Homeowners in Lafayette, Indiana paid a median $1,117 a year in property tax on a median home worth $172,800, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
0.62%Tippecanoe County overall
Lafayette vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Lafayette
At the local 0.65% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $970 | $81 |
| $250,000 | $1,616 | $135 |
| $350,000 | $2,262 | $189 |
| $500,000 | $3,232 | $269 |
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Nearby and related
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- Indiana property tax by countyranked
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- Battle Ground, IN0.62% effective
- Shadeland, IN0.53% effective
- Dayton, IN0.54% effective
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Indiana
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Indianapolis city (balance) pop. 885,860
- Fort Wayne pop. 268,589
- Evansville pop. 116,116
- South Bend pop. 103,085
- Fishers pop. 102,337
- Carmel pop. 101,651
- Bloomington pop. 80,049
- Hammond pop. 76,768
- Noblesville pop. 73,362
- Marion County pop. 975,809
- Lake County pop. 500,379
- Allen County pop. 392,378
- Hamilton County pop. 365,056
- St. Joseph County pop. 273,040
- Elkhart County pop. 207,132
- Tippecanoe County pop. 189,071
- Hendricks County pop. 183,344
- Vanderburgh County pop. 180,117
- Porter County pop. 174,818
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lafayette, Indiana?
Homeowners in Lafayette, Indiana paid a median $1,117 a year in property tax on a median home worth $172,800, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Lafayette?
About $1,616 a year at the 0.65% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Lafayette higher than the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette ranks #122 lowest of 375 Indiana places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.74%. Tippecanoe County overall is 0.62%.