Sacramento County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 333,143.
The median annual property tax in Sacramento County is $3,768, which is 7% lower than the California state average and 96% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $498,900. Property taxes represent 4.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,768
-7% vs State
+96% vs US
Median Home Value
$498,900
-12% vs State
+136% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
+7% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,070
$339/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,878
$240/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 | $3,768 +5.4% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $3,575 +9.9% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $3,253 +8.5% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $2,999 +4.8% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $2,862 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$88,724
per year
Monthly Tax
$314
per month
Other Counties in California
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Calaveras County
Tax: $3,154/yr Rate: 0.71%
Sonoma County
Tax: $5,580/yr Rate: 0.72%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
San Joaquin County
Tax: $3,782/yr Rate: 0.76%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sacramento County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sacramento County is $3,768 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $498,900.
How does Sacramento County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sacramento County are 96% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sacramento County? ▼
In Sacramento County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,070 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,878. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sacramento County? ▼
Property taxes in Sacramento County represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $88,724. 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.