Mobile County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 104,128.
The median annual property tax in Mobile County is $849, which is 66% higher than the Alabama state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $176,600. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$849
+66% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$176,600
+18% vs State
-17% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
+41% vs State
-49% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$936
$78/mo
Without Mortgage
$695
$58/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 | $849 +2.2% | 0.48% |
| 2022 | $831 +6.4% | 0.50% |
| 2021 | $781 +2.4% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $763 +7.0% | 0.55% |
| 2019 | $713 | 0.55% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,119
per year
Monthly Tax
$71
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Marengo County
Tax: $397/yr Rate: 0.38%
Barbour County
Tax: $415/yr Rate: 0.38%
Pickens County
Tax: $356/yr Rate: 0.29%
Marshall County
Tax: $699/yr Rate: 0.38%
Crenshaw County
Tax: $347/yr Rate: 0.32%
Lamar County
Tax: $245/yr Rate: 0.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mobile County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mobile County is $849 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $176,600.
How does Mobile County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mobile County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mobile County? ▼
In Mobile County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $936 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $695. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mobile County? ▼
Property taxes in Mobile County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $58,119. 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.