Imperial County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 27,732.
The median annual property tax in Imperial County is $2,348, which is 42% lower than the California state average and 22% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.84% on a median home value of $279,500. Property taxes represent 4.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,348
-42% vs State
+22% vs US
Median Home Value
$279,500
-51% vs State
+32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.84%
+18% vs State
-12% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,679
$223/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,586
$132/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 | $2,348 +5.9% | 0.84% |
| 2022 | $2,217 +14.8% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $1,931 +6.1% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $1,820 +4.1% | 0.88% |
| 2019 | $1,749 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,393
per year
Monthly Tax
$196
per month
Other Counties in California
Yolo County
Tax: $4,567/yr Rate: 0.77%
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
San Benito County
Tax: $6,078/yr Rate: 0.81%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
Sonoma County
Tax: $5,580/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Imperial County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Imperial County is $2,348 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.84% on a median home value of $279,500.
How does Imperial County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Imperial County are 22% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.84% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Imperial County? ▼
In Imperial County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,679 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,586. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Imperial County? ▼
Property taxes in Imperial County represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $56,393. 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.