University Heights, Iowa property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.48%

Homeowners in University Heights, Iowa paid a median $6,380 a year in property tax on a median home worth $429,900, an effective rate of about 1.48% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#403 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.52%Johnson County overall
Median tax paid
$6,380
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$429,900
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.48%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.7%
of $111,406 median household income
Owner costs
$2,605/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

University Heights vs county, state and US

Effective rate

University Heights1.48%
Johnson County1.52%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

University Heights$6,380
Johnson County$4,681
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in University Heights

At the local 1.48% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,226$186
$250,000$3,710$309
$350,000$5,194$433
$500,000$7,420$618

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in University Heights, Iowa?

Homeowners in University Heights, Iowa paid a median $6,380 a year in property tax on a median home worth $429,900, an effective rate of about 1.48% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in University Heights?

About $3,710 a year at the 1.48% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in University Heights higher than the rest of Iowa?

University Heights ranks #403 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Johnson County overall is 1.52%.