Marin County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 65,927.
The median annual property tax in Marin County is $10,001, which is 147% higher than the California state average and 420% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $1,390,000. Property taxes represent 7.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$10,001
+147% vs State
+420% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,390,000
+144% vs State
+557% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
+1% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$10,001
$833/mo
Without Mortgage
$7,538
$628/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 | $10,001 +0.0% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $10,001 +6.0% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $9,431 +8.5% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $8,692 +7.3% | 0.82% |
| 2019 | $8,103 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
7.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$142,785
per year
Monthly Tax
$833
per month
Other Counties in California
Modoc County
Tax: $1,445/yr Rate: 0.68%
San Luis Obispo County
Tax: $5,475/yr Rate: 0.70%
Yuba County
Tax: $2,865/yr Rate: 0.75%
Inyo County
Tax: $2,392/yr Rate: 0.71%
Solano County
Tax: $4,408/yr Rate: 0.75%
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Marin County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Marin County is $10,001 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $1,390,000.
How does Marin County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Marin County are 420% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Marin County? ▼
In Marin County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $10,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $7,538. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Marin County? ▼
Property taxes in Marin County represent approximately 7.0% of the median household income of $142,785. 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.