Colusa County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 4,646.
The median annual property tax in Colusa County is $2,481, which is 39% lower than the California state average and 29% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $375,100. Property taxes represent 3.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,481
-39% vs State
+29% vs US
Median Home Value
$375,100
-34% vs State
+77% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-7% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,739
$228/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,203
$184/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 | $2,481 +5.9% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $2,342 +13.5% | 0.65% |
| 2021 | $2,064 +8.7% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $1,899 +2.2% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $1,859 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,149
per year
Monthly Tax
$207
per month
Other Counties in California
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Alameda County
Tax: $8,061/yr Rate: 0.76%
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Inyo County
Tax: $2,392/yr Rate: 0.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Colusa County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Colusa County is $2,481 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $375,100.
How does Colusa County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Colusa County are 29% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Colusa County? ▼
In Colusa County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,739 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,203. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Colusa County? ▼
Property taxes in Colusa County represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $75,149. 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.