Nevada County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 31,170.
The median annual property tax in Nevada County is $4,468, which is 10% higher than the California state average and 132% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $602,800. Property taxes represent 5.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,468
+10% vs State
+132% vs US
Median Home Value
$602,800
+6% vs State
+185% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+4% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,695
$391/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,986
$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 | $4,468 +7.6% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $4,151 +11.8% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | $3,712 +6.0% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $3,502 +4.2% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $3,362 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$84,905
per year
Monthly Tax
$372
per month
Other Counties in California
Alameda County
Tax: $8,061/yr Rate: 0.76%
Santa Clara County
Tax: $9,766/yr Rate: 0.71%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
Amador County
Tax: $2,939/yr Rate: 0.70%
Merced County
Tax: $2,487/yr Rate: 0.68%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Nevada County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Nevada County is $4,468 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $602,800.
How does Nevada County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Nevada County are 132% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Nevada County? ▼
In Nevada County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,695 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,986. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Nevada County? ▼
Property taxes in Nevada County represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $84,905. 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.