Amador County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 12,863.
The median annual property tax in Amador County is $2,939, which is 27% lower than the California state average and 53% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $422,800. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,939
-27% vs State
+53% vs US
Median Home Value
$422,800
-26% vs State
+100% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,001
$250/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,814
$235/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,939 +4.4% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $2,814 +14.6% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $2,455 +6.5% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $2,306 -0.7% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $2,323 | 0.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,526
per year
Monthly Tax
$245
per month
Other Counties in California
Mono County
Tax: $3,936/yr Rate: 0.77%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,772/yr Rate: 0.54%
Alameda County
Tax: $8,061/yr Rate: 0.76%
San Francisco County
Tax: $9,412/yr Rate: 0.68%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Amador County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Amador County is $2,939 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $422,800.
How does Amador County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Amador County are 53% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Amador County? ▼
In Amador County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,814. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Amador County? ▼
Property taxes in Amador County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $81,526. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.