Laurens County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 11,835.
The median annual property tax in Laurens County is $1,057, which is 31% lower than the Georgia state average and 45% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $137,400. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,057
-31% vs State
-45% vs US
Median Home Value
$137,400
-24% vs State
-35% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
-14% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,337
$111/mo
Without Mortgage
$781
$65/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 | $1,057 -4.6% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $1,108 +9.5% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | $1,012 +0.9% | 0.92% |
| 2020 | $1,003 +4.9% | 1.01% |
| 2019 | $956 | 1.01% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,705
per year
Monthly Tax
$88
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Gordon County
Tax: $1,450/yr Rate: 0.71%
Lumpkin County
Tax: $1,908/yr Rate: 0.69%
Webster County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 1.01%
Taylor County
Tax: $744/yr Rate: 0.90%
Jeff Davis County
Tax: $1,016/yr Rate: 0.93%
Telfair County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 1.09%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Laurens County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Laurens County is $1,057 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $137,400.
How does Laurens County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Laurens County are 45% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Laurens County? ▼
In Laurens County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,337 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $781. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Laurens County? ▼
Property taxes in Laurens County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $49,705. 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.