Howard County, Maryland Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Maryland. Population: 86,100.
The median annual property tax in Howard County is $6,814, which is 105% higher than the Maryland state average and 254% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $576,700. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,814
+105% vs State
+254% vs US
Median Home Value
$576,700
+64% vs State
+173% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.18%
+23% vs State
+24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,821
$568/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,795
$566/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 | $6,814 +2.5% | 1.18% |
| 2022 | $6,650 +6.7% | 1.21% |
| 2021 | $6,230 +5.0% | 1.29% |
| 2020 | $5,932 +2.0% | 1.28% |
| 2019 | $5,817 | 1.28% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$146,982
per year
Monthly Tax
$568
per month
Other Counties in Maryland
Cecil County
Tax: $3,059/yr Rate: 0.98%
Frederick County
Tax: $4,463/yr Rate: 1.02%
Anne Arundel County
Tax: $3,836/yr Rate: 0.85%
Harford County
Tax: $3,424/yr Rate: 0.93%
Caroline County
Tax: $2,513/yr Rate: 0.92%
Charles County
Tax: $4,179/yr Rate: 1.04%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Howard County, Maryland? ▼
The median annual property tax in Howard County is $6,814 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $576,700.
How does Howard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Howard County are 254% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.18% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Howard County? ▼
In Howard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,821 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,795. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Howard County? ▼
Property taxes in Howard County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $146,982. 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.