Mariposa County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 5,616.
The median annual property tax in Mariposa County is $2,437, which is 40% lower than the California state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $358,000. Property taxes represent 3.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,437
-40% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$358,000
-37% vs State
+69% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-4% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,798
$233/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,893
$158/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 | $2,437 +12.1% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $2,174 +2.0% | 0.65% |
| 2021 | $2,131 +7.8% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $1,977 +0.7% | 0.68% |
| 2019 | $1,964 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$65,378
per year
Monthly Tax
$203
per month
Other Counties in California
Trinity County
Tax: $1,772/yr Rate: 0.54%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
Riverside County
Tax: $4,189/yr Rate: 0.82%
Plumas County
Tax: $2,360/yr Rate: 0.72%
Nevada County
Tax: $4,468/yr Rate: 0.74%
Kings County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mariposa County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mariposa County is $2,437 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $358,000.
How does Mariposa County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mariposa County are 27% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mariposa County? ▼
In Mariposa County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,798 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,893. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mariposa County? ▼
Property taxes in Mariposa County represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $65,378. 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.