Dale County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 12,127.
The median annual property tax in Dale County is $426, which is 17% lower than the Alabama state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.33% on a median home value of $129,100. Property taxes represent 0.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$426
-17% vs State
-78% vs US
Median Home Value
$129,100
-14% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.33%
-3% vs State
-65% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$480
$40/mo
Without Mortgage
$374
$31/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 | $426 +4.4% | 0.33% |
| 2022 | $408 +7.1% | 0.33% |
| 2021 | $381 -0.8% | 0.34% |
| 2020 | $384 -1.5% | 0.34% |
| 2019 | $390 | 0.35% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,955
per year
Monthly Tax
$36
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Coosa County
Tax: $303/yr Rate: 0.27%
Crenshaw County
Tax: $347/yr Rate: 0.32%
Tallapoosa County
Tax: $450/yr Rate: 0.31%
Blount County
Tax: $508/yr Rate: 0.30%
Cullman County
Tax: $457/yr Rate: 0.25%
Pickens County
Tax: $356/yr Rate: 0.29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Dale County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Dale County is $426 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.33% on a median home value of $129,100.
How does Dale County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Dale County are 78% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.33% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Dale County? ▼
In Dale County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $480 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $374. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Dale County? ▼
Property taxes in Dale County represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $53,955. 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.