San Joaquin County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 148,522.
The median annual property tax in San Joaquin County is $3,782, which is 7% lower than the California state average and 97% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $494,500. Property taxes represent 4.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,782
-7% vs State
+97% vs US
Median Home Value
$494,500
-13% vs State
+134% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
+7% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,147
$346/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,889
$241/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 | $3,782 +5.9% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $3,571 +10.0% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $3,247 +7.5% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $3,020 +5.6% | 0.82% |
| 2019 | $2,859 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$88,531
per year
Monthly Tax
$315
per month
Other Counties in California
Colusa County
Tax: $2,481/yr Rate: 0.66%
El Dorado County
Tax: $4,510/yr Rate: 0.70%
San Francisco County
Tax: $9,412/yr Rate: 0.68%
Plumas County
Tax: $2,360/yr Rate: 0.72%
Riverside County
Tax: $4,189/yr Rate: 0.82%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Joaquin County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Joaquin County is $3,782 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $494,500.
How does San Joaquin County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Joaquin County are 97% 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 San Joaquin County? ▼
In San Joaquin County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,147 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,889. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Joaquin County? ▼
Property taxes in San Joaquin County represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $88,531. 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.