Heard County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 3,127.
The median annual property tax in Heard County is $1,030, which is 33% lower than the Georgia state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $161,000. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,030
-33% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$161,000
-11% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
-29% vs State
-33% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,262
$105/mo
Without Mortgage
$770
$64/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 | $1,030 +12.0% | 0.64% |
| 2022 | $920 +16.3% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $791 +1.5% | 0.68% |
| 2020 | $779 +6.1% | 0.68% |
| 2019 | $734 | 0.67% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,907
per year
Monthly Tax
$86
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Dodge County
Tax: $1,037/yr Rate: 0.95%
Grady County
Tax: $1,337/yr Rate: 0.98%
Sumter County
Tax: $1,616/yr Rate: 1.32%
Gwinnett County
Tax: $3,381/yr Rate: 0.98%
Charlton County
Tax: $1,081/yr Rate: 0.91%
Hancock County
Tax: $869/yr Rate: 0.99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Heard County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Heard County is $1,030 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $161,000.
How does Heard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Heard County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Heard County? ▼
In Heard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,262 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $770. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Heard County? ▼
Property taxes in Heard County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $62,907. 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.