Colquitt County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 10,660.
The median annual property tax in Colquitt County is $1,051, which is 31% lower than the Georgia state average and 45% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $121,400. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,051
-31% vs State
-45% vs US
Median Home Value
$121,400
-33% vs State
-43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
-3% vs State
-8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,270
$106/mo
Without Mortgage
$845
$70/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 | $1,051 +1.5% | 0.87% |
| 2022 | $1,035 +5.6% | 0.91% |
| 2021 | $980 +5.7% | 1.01% |
| 2020 | $927 +0.0% | 1.00% |
| 2019 | $927 | 1.08% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,691
per year
Monthly Tax
$88
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Lowndes County
Tax: $1,643/yr Rate: 0.83%
Brooks County
Tax: $1,513/yr Rate: 1.28%
Charlton County
Tax: $1,081/yr Rate: 0.91%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Monroe County
Tax: $1,669/yr Rate: 0.69%
Rockdale County
Tax: $1,843/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Colquitt County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Colquitt County is $1,051 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $121,400.
How does Colquitt County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Colquitt County are 45% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.87% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Colquitt County? ▼
In Colquitt County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,270 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $845. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Colquitt County? ▼
Property taxes in Colquitt County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $49,691. 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.