San Diego County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 632,194.
The median annual property tax in San Diego County is $5,542, which is 37% higher than the California state average and 188% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $791,600. Property taxes represent 5.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,542
+37% vs State
+188% vs US
Median Home Value
$791,600
+39% vs State
+274% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,119
$510/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,929
$327/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 | $5,542 +6.3% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $5,214 +11.0% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $4,697 +7.7% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $4,360 +6.1% | 0.73% |
| 2019 | $4,111 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$102,285
per year
Monthly Tax
$462
per month
Other Counties in California
San Bernardino County
Tax: $3,346/yr Rate: 0.70%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,772/yr Rate: 0.54%
Madera County
Tax: $2,575/yr Rate: 0.70%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Lassen County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 0.72%
Alpine County
Tax: $3,190/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Diego County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Diego County is $5,542 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $791,600.
How does San Diego County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Diego County are 188% 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 Diego County? ▼
In San Diego County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,119 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,929. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Diego County? ▼
Property taxes in San Diego County represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $102,285. 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.