Murray County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 11,191.
The median annual property tax in Murray County is $1,111, which is 27% lower than the Georgia state average and 42% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $173,300. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,111
-27% vs State
-42% vs US
Median Home Value
$173,300
-4% vs State
-18% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
-29% vs State
-33% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,325
$110/mo
Without Mortgage
$823
$69/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 | $1,111 +8.1% | 0.64% |
| 2022 | $1,028 +16.7% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $881 +7.0% | 0.68% |
| 2020 | $823 +20.0% | 0.67% |
| 2019 | $686 | 0.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,880
per year
Monthly Tax
$93
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Candler County
Tax: $1,412/yr Rate: 1.04%
Jones County
Tax: $1,673/yr Rate: 0.96%
Floyd County
Tax: $1,560/yr Rate: 0.80%
Columbia County
Tax: $2,431/yr Rate: 0.85%
Coffee County
Tax: $1,014/yr Rate: 0.81%
Glascock County
Tax: $1,214/yr Rate: 0.99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Murray County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Murray County is $1,111 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $173,300.
How does Murray County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Murray County are 42% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Murray County? ▼
In Murray County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,325 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $823. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Murray County? ▼
Property taxes in Murray County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $67,880. 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.