Lake County property tax
Homeowners in Lake County, Indiana typically pay about 0.92% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,112 on a median home value of $230,600.
Typical effective rate
0.92%
higher than 42% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,112
per year
Median home value
$230,600
In IN
#1
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.92% — 2% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 24% higher than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,274 for mortgaged homes, $1,866 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 58th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Lake County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.92%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lake County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Lake County is 0.92% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,112) divided by the median home value ($230,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Lake County?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake County is valued at $230,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,112 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,274, versus $1,866 for homes without one.
How does Lake County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Lake County's effective rate is 24% higher than the Indiana median, ranking 1st of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Lake County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Marion County | 0.91% | $2,028 |
| 3 | Vigo County | 0.88% | $1,313 |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 0.88% | $3,549 |
| 5 | St. Joseph County | 0.86% | $1,665 |
| 6 | Porter County | 0.83% | $2,326 |
| 7 | Elkhart County | 0.82% | $1,717 |
Official data & resources for Lake County
- Lake County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Lake County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Lake County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.