Kings County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 23,976.
The median annual property tax in Kings County is $2,295, which is 43% lower than the California state average and 19% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $305,700. Property taxes represent 3.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,295
-43% vs State
+19% vs US
Median Home Value
$305,700
-46% vs State
+44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
+6% vs State
-21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,468
$206/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,880
$157/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 | $2,295 +5.2% | 0.75% |
| 2022 | $2,182 +11.6% | 0.78% |
| 2021 | $1,956 +8.4% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $1,804 +6.1% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $1,701 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,750
per year
Monthly Tax
$191
per month
Other Counties in California
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,772/yr Rate: 0.54%
San Bernardino County
Tax: $3,346/yr Rate: 0.70%
Nevada County
Tax: $4,468/yr Rate: 0.74%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
San Mateo County
Tax: $9,167/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kings County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kings County is $2,295 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $305,700.
How does Kings County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kings County are 19% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.75% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kings County? ▼
In Kings County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,468 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,880. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kings County? ▼
Property taxes in Kings County represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $68,750. 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.