San Bernardino County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 411,081.
The median annual property tax in San Bernardino County is $3,346, which is 17% lower than the California state average and 74% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $475,000. Property taxes represent 4.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,346
-17% vs State
+74% vs US
Median Home Value
$475,000
-17% vs State
+125% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,729
$311/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,462
$205/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 | $3,346 +6.2% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $3,151 +8.5% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $2,904 +5.6% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $2,750 +5.2% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $2,615 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$82,184
per year
Monthly Tax
$279
per month
Other Counties in California
Napa County
Tax: $5,840/yr Rate: 0.70%
Orange County
Tax: $6,096/yr Rate: 0.67%
Mariposa County
Tax: $2,437/yr Rate: 0.68%
Solano County
Tax: $4,408/yr Rate: 0.75%
Kings County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.75%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Bernardino County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Bernardino County is $3,346 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $475,000.
How does San Bernardino County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Bernardino County are 74% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Bernardino County? ▼
In San Bernardino County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,729 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,462. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Bernardino County? ▼
Property taxes in San Bernardino County represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $82,184. 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.