San Benito County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 13,613.
The median annual property tax in San Benito County is $6,078, which is 50% higher than the California state average and 216% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.81% on a median home value of $751,500. Property taxes represent 5.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,078
+50% vs State
+216% vs US
Median Home Value
$751,500
+32% vs State
+255% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.81%
+14% vs State
-15% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,645
$554/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,729
$311/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 | $6,078 +4.7% | 0.81% |
| 2022 | $5,803 +11.1% | 0.83% |
| 2021 | $5,221 +7.2% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $4,872 +8.7% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $4,481 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$108,289
per year
Monthly Tax
$507
per month
Other Counties in California
San Diego County
Tax: $5,542/yr Rate: 0.70%
Yuba County
Tax: $2,865/yr Rate: 0.75%
Kern County
Tax: $2,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Sierra County
Tax: $2,590/yr Rate: 0.78%
Mono County
Tax: $3,936/yr Rate: 0.77%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Benito County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Benito County is $6,078 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.81% on a median home value of $751,500.
How does San Benito County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Benito County are 216% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.81% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Benito County? ▼
In San Benito County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,645 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,729. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Benito County? ▼
Property taxes in San Benito County represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $108,289. 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.