Los Angeles County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 1,562,207.
The median annual property tax in Los Angeles County is $5,438, which is 34% higher than the California state average and 183% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $783,300. Property taxes represent 6.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,438
+34% vs State
+183% vs US
Median Home Value
$783,300
+38% vs State
+270% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
-3% vs State
-27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,077
$506/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,985
$332/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 | $5,438 +6.1% | 0.69% |
| 2022 | $5,124 +9.6% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $4,675 +6.8% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | $4,378 +5.2% | 0.71% |
| 2019 | $4,160 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$87,760
per year
Monthly Tax
$453
per month
Other Counties in California
Shasta County
Tax: $2,442/yr Rate: 0.70%
Amador County
Tax: $2,939/yr Rate: 0.70%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Alameda County
Tax: $8,061/yr Rate: 0.76%
San Mateo County
Tax: $9,167/yr Rate: 0.61%
Inyo County
Tax: $2,392/yr Rate: 0.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Los Angeles County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Los Angeles County is $5,438 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $783,300.
How does Los Angeles County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Los Angeles County are 183% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Los Angeles County? ▼
In Los Angeles County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,077 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,985. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Los Angeles County? ▼
Property taxes in Los Angeles County represent approximately 6.2% of the median household income of $87,760. 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.