Property tax rates by state
Measured as median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value, the US effective property tax rate is 0.94% ($3,119 a year on a $332,700 home, 2020-2024 estimates). The highest state rates are New Jersey (2.11%), Illinois (2.01%) and Connecticut (1.81%); the lowest are Hawaii (0.27%), Alabama (0.38%) and Nevada (0.47%).
All 50 states and DC, highest rate first
| State | Rank | Effective rate | Median taxes | Median home value | On a $300,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | 2.11% | $9,590 | $454,400 | $6,330 |
| Illinois | 2 | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 | $6,030 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 1.81% | $6,643 | $366,900 | $5,430 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | 1.66% | $6,667 | $402,500 | $4,980 |
| Vermont | 5 | 1.59% | $5,039 | $316,600 | $4,770 |
| New York | 6 | 1.55% | $6,582 | $423,800 | $4,650 |
| Nebraska | 7 | 1.49% | $3,549 | $238,600 | $4,470 |
| Texas | 7 | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | $4,470 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | $4,260 |
| Iowa | 10 | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 | $4,170 |
| Ohio | 11 | 1.31% | $2,822 | $214,800 | $3,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 1.30% | $3,311 | $254,500 | $3,900 |
| Kansas | 13 | 1.29% | $2,798 | $217,200 | $3,870 |
| Michigan | 14 | 1.25% | $2,904 | $231,600 | $3,750 |
| Rhode Island | 15 | 1.21% | $4,900 | $404,200 | $3,630 |
| Alaska | 16 | 1.11% | $3,901 | $352,900 | $3,330 |
| Massachusetts | 17 | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 | $3,210 |
| South Dakota | 18 | 1.06% | $2,724 | $257,400 | $3,180 |
| Maine | 19 | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 | $3,060 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | $3,060 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 0.99% | $2,468 | $249,900 | $2,970 |
| Maryland | 22 | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 | $2,910 |
| Missouri | 23 | 0.85% | $1,948 | $230,300 | $2,550 |
| Oregon | 24 | 0.81% | $3,876 | $477,600 | $2,430 |
| Washington | 24 | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | $2,430 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 0.80% | $1,599 | $199,800 | $2,400 |
| Georgia | 27 | 0.77% | $2,341 | $303,300 | $2,310 |
| Florida | 28 | 0.76% | $2,730 | $359,000 | $2,280 |
| Kentucky | 29 | 0.75% | $1,544 | $205,600 | $2,250 |
| Indiana | 30 | 0.74% | $1,614 | $218,200 | $2,220 |
| Virginia | 31 | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $2,190 |
| Mississippi | 32 | 0.72% | $1,215 | $169,800 | $2,160 |
| Montana | 32 | 0.72% | $2,693 | $375,800 | $2,160 |
| California | 34 | 0.70% | $5,124 | $734,700 | $2,100 |
| New Mexico | 34 | 0.70% | $1,731 | $248,100 | $2,100 |
| North Carolina | 36 | 0.66% | $1,896 | $288,900 | $1,980 |
| Washington, DC | 37 | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | $1,740 |
| Wyoming | 38 | 0.57% | $1,767 | $309,700 | $1,710 |
| Arkansas | 39 | 0.55% | $1,040 | $188,000 | $1,650 |
| Louisiana | 39 | 0.55% | $1,180 | $216,500 | $1,650 |
| West Virginia | 41 | 0.53% | $865 | $162,600 | $1,590 |
| Utah | 42 | 0.52% | $2,525 | $489,400 | $1,560 |
| Delaware | 43 | 0.50% | $1,768 | $352,000 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 43 | 0.50% | $1,442 | $286,700 | $1,500 |
| Idaho | 45 | 0.49% | $2,038 | $418,600 | $1,470 |
| Arizona | 46 | 0.48% | $1,879 | $394,500 | $1,440 |
| Colorado | 46 | 0.48% | $2,602 | $539,400 | $1,440 |
| South Carolina | 46 | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $1,440 |
| Nevada | 49 | 0.47% | $2,027 | $435,400 | $1,410 |
| Alabama | 50 | 0.38% | $788 | $209,900 | $1,140 |
| Hawaii | 51 | 0.27% | $2,239 | $839,100 | $810 |
2020-2024 5-year estimates for owner-occupied homes. The last column is the effective rate applied to $300,000, an illustration, not a bill.
Counties with the highest and lowest rates
| Highest | Rate | Median taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee County, WI | 3.56% | $3,926 |
| Salem County, NJ | 2.93% | $7,018 |
| Allegany County, NY | 2.92% | $2,968 |
| Camden County, NJ | 2.83% | $8,134 |
| Orleans County, NY | 2.72% | $3,823 |
| Cattaraugus County, NY | 2.64% | $2,991 |
| Monroe County, NY | 2.63% | $5,616 |
| Gloucester County, NJ | 2.60% | $8,055 |
| Lake County, IL | 2.58% | $8,923 |
| Cortland County, NY | 2.56% | $4,149 |
| Lowest | Rate | Median taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper River Census Area, AK | 0.07% | $199 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough, AK | 0.10% | $199 |
| Bethel Census Area, AK | 0.12% | $199 |
| East Feliciana Parish, LA | 0.15% | $339 |
| Aleutians East Borough, AK | 0.15% | $199 |
| Maui County, HI | 0.16% | $1,466 |
| Jackson County, CO | 0.17% | $416 |
| Choctaw County, AL | 0.17% | $207 |
| Avoyelles Parish, LA | 0.20% | $249 |
| Bibb County, AL | 0.20% | $298 |
Of 3,135 counties with both medians published. Small counties have wide survey margins of error; each county page shows them.
Property tax rate by ZIP code
What an effective rate is
An effective rate from survey data: the median of what owner-occupied households report paying in real estate taxes, divided by the median value they report. It is not the county's millage or levy rate and not a tax bill; local rates vary by city, school district and special district, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) change what each owner pays.
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Questions about property tax rates
Which states have the lowest property taxes?
By effective rate: Hawaii (0.27%), Alabama (0.38%), Nevada (0.47%), South Carolina (0.48%) and Colorado (0.48%). Low rates can come from low statutory rates, homestead exemptions or high home values; Hawaii's median tax is $2,239 a year.
Which states have the highest property taxes?
By effective rate: New Jersey (2.11%), Illinois (2.01%), Connecticut (1.81%), New Hampshire (1.66%) and Vermont (1.59%). In dollars, the highest median taxes are in New Jersey ($9,590), New Hampshire ($6,667) and Connecticut ($6,643).
What is the average property tax rate in the US?
0.94% measured as the US median real estate taxes paid ($3,119) over the US median home value ($332,700). The median county's effective rate is 0.81%.
How is the effective property tax rate calculated?
Median real estate taxes paid by owner-occupied households divided by the median value of owner-occupied homes, both from national household survey 5-year estimates. It shows the typical tax burden relative to home value and is comparable across places; it is not a statutory millage rate.
What are property tax rates by county?
Each state page lists every county, ranked. Nationally the highest county effective rates are Menominee County, WI (3.56%), Salem County, NJ (2.93%) and Allegany County, NY (2.92%); the lowest are Copper River Census Area, AK (0.07%), Northwest Arctic Borough, AK (0.10%) and Bethel Census Area, AK (0.12%).
What are property tax rates by ZIP code?
The property tax rate by ZIP code lookup gives the same effective rate for a ZIP Code Tabulation Area, with an estimate of the tax on a home value you enter.
Based on 2020-2024 5-year household survey estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. JSON: /api/data/property-tax-rates. Not tax advice.