Orange County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 606,605.
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $6,096, which is 51% higher than the California state average and 217% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $915,500. Property taxes represent 5.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,096
+51% vs State
+217% vs US
Median Home Value
$915,500
+61% vs State
+333% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
-6% vs State
-29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,733
$561/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,432
$369/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 | $6,096 +4.7% | 0.67% |
| 2022 | $5,822 +9.8% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $5,304 +7.8% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | $4,921 +3.9% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $4,736 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$113,702
per year
Monthly Tax
$508
per month
Other Counties in California
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
Marin County
Tax: $10,001/yr Rate: 0.72%
Kern County
Tax: $2,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Yuba County
Tax: $2,865/yr Rate: 0.75%
San Mateo County
Tax: $9,167/yr Rate: 0.61%
Madera County
Tax: $2,575/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Orange County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $6,096 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $915,500.
How does Orange County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County are 217% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.67% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Orange County? ▼
In Orange County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,733 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,432. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Orange County? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $113,702. 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.