Property tax for every US county

Typical rate, typical bill and what you would pay, from the latest Census survey.

US typical rate0.94%
Highest stateNew Jersey 2.11%
Lowest stateHawaii 0.27%
Typical US bill$3,119

Typical rate by state

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AL0.38%AK1.10%AZ0.48%AR0.55%CA0.70%CO0.48%CT1.81%DE0.50%DC0.58%FL0.76%GA0.77%HI0.27%ID0.49%IL2.01%IN0.74%IA1.39%KS1.29%KY0.75%LA0.55%ME1.02%MD0.97%MA1.07%MI1.25%MN1.02%MS0.72%MO0.85%MT0.72%NE1.49%NV0.47%NH1.66%NJ2.11%NM0.70%NY1.55%NC0.66%ND0.99%OH1.31%OK0.80%OR0.81%PA1.30%RI1.21%SC0.48%SD1.06%TN0.50%TX1.49%UT0.52%VT1.59%VA0.73%WA0.81%WV0.53%WI1.42%WY0.57%

What will I pay?

Estimate a yearly bill from your home value

Not sure of your home value?

Use what you paid if you bought recently, or the market value on your county tax bill or assessment notice (most county assessor websites let you search by address). Recent sales of similar homes nearby work too. The box starts at the typical home value, so you can also just press Calculate.

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How we got this

Your city, school district and exemptions can move the real bill 10 to 20% either way.

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Compare two counties

Same home, two places. See the typical yearly tax side by side.

Large-county rankings

Full rankings
#CountyRateTypical bill
1Hawaii County, HI0.28%$1,459
2Honolulu County, HI0.28%$2,553
3Baldwin County, AL0.30%$960
4Sussex County, DE0.32%$1,222
5Tuscaloosa County, AL0.32%$795
6Horry County, SC0.33%$944
#CountyRateTypical bill
1Camden County, NJ2.83%$8,134
2Monroe County, NY2.63%$5,616
3Gloucester County, NJ2.60%$8,055
4Lake County, IL2.58%$8,923
5Broome County, NY2.52%$3,902
6Onondaga County, NY2.44%$4,880
#CountyOf incomeTypical bill
1Essex County, NJ12.4%$10,000+
2Passaic County, NJ11.4%$10,000+
3Bronx County, NY11.2%$5,447
4Hudson County, NJ10.4%$9,555
5Union County, NJ9.7%$10,000+
6Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT9.7%$8,670

Counties people are looking up

All 3,144 counties
Travis County, TX
1.48%$7,727/yr typical
Cook County, IL
1.91%$6,191/yr typical
Maricopa County, AZ
0.44%$1,983/yr typical
King County, WA
0.83%$7,114/yr typical
Los Angeles County, CA
0.68%$5,675/yr typical
Miami-Dade County, FL
0.81%$3,744/yr typical

Latest news

All news
CaliforniaCalifornia's first property tax installment is due by December 10
FloridaFlorida property tax bills are out: pay in November to save 4%
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania seniors have until December 31 to claim up to $1,000 back on property tax
TexasTexas property tax bills are arriving: what to know before the January deadline

Guides

All guides
RankingsProperty tax by state: the full ranking for 2026
BasicsEffective rate vs mill rate: how to read a property tax bill
StatesWhy New Jersey has the highest property tax in America
StatesTexas property tax explained: why bills are high and how to lower yours

Every state at a glance

Compare states
Alabama0.38%$788Alaska1.10%$3,901Arizona0.48%$1,879Arkansas0.55%$1,040California0.70%$5,124Colorado0.48%$2,602Connecticut1.81%$6,643Delaware0.50%$1,768District of Columbia0.58%$4,312Florida0.76%$2,730Georgia0.77%$2,341Hawaii0.27%$2,239Idaho0.49%$2,038Illinois2.01%$5,298Indiana0.74%$1,614Iowa1.39%$2,897Kansas1.29%$2,798Kentucky0.75%$1,544Louisiana0.55%$1,180Maine1.02%$3,036Maryland0.97%$4,093Massachusetts1.07%$5,992Michigan1.25%$2,904Minnesota1.02%$3,357Mississippi0.72%$1,215Missouri0.85%$1,948Montana0.72%$2,693Nebraska1.49%$3,549Nevada0.47%$2,027New Hampshire1.66%$6,667New Jersey2.11%$9,590New Mexico0.70%$1,731New York1.55%$6,582North Carolina0.66%$1,896North Dakota0.99%$2,468Ohio1.31%$2,822Oklahoma0.80%$1,599Oregon0.81%$3,876Pennsylvania1.30%$3,311Rhode Island1.21%$4,900South Carolina0.48%$1,251South Dakota1.06%$2,724Tennessee0.50%$1,442Texas1.49%$4,232Utah0.52%$2,525Vermont1.59%$5,039Virginia0.73%$2,790Washington0.81%$4,556West Virginia0.53%$865Wisconsin1.42%$3,792Wyoming0.57%$1,767

Ways to lower your bill

More guides
1Claim your homestead exemption

Most states cut the taxable value of the home you live in, but you usually have to file for it after you buy.

2Check senior and veteran relief

Freezes, extra exemptions and refunds for owners 65 and over, and for veterans with a disability.

3Appeal a high assessment

If the county values your home above what similar homes sell for, an appeal is free in most places.

4Read your escrow statement

A jump in your mortgage payment is usually property tax. Here is how to check the lender used the right bill.

Common questions

What is the average property tax in the US?

The typical homeowner pays $3,119 a year, about 0.94% of a median home worth $332,700.

Which state has the highest property tax?

New Jersey, with a typical rate of 2.11% and a typical bill of $9,590.

Which state has the lowest?

Hawaii has the lowest typical rate, 0.27%.

What is an effective property tax rate?

The yearly tax bill divided by the home's market value. It lets you compare places even when their mill rates and assessment rules differ.

Is the figure on this site my exact bill?

No. It is the typical bill homeowners report in the Census survey. Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, exemptions and local rates. Your county tax office has the final number.

Where the numbers come from

Every figure comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024 five-year estimates, which ask homeowners what they actually paid in real estate taxes.

  • 3,144 counties and county equivalents, plus all 50 states and DC
  • Updated every December when the Census releases new figures
  • Same method everywhere, so any two places compare fairly
How we calculate the figures