Santa Clara County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 361,910.
The median annual property tax in Santa Clara County is $9,766, which is 141% higher than the California state average and 408% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $1,382,800. Property taxes represent 6.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$9,766
+141% vs State
+408% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,382,800
+143% vs State
+554% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
+0% vs State
-25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$10,001
$833/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,435
$536/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 | $9,766 +5.6% | 0.71% |
| 2022 | $9,252 +10.5% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $8,376 +9.7% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $7,638 +6.5% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $7,175 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$159,674
per year
Monthly Tax
$814
per month
Other Counties in California
Humboldt County
Tax: $2,731/yr Rate: 0.65%
Merced County
Tax: $2,487/yr Rate: 0.68%
Solano County
Tax: $4,408/yr Rate: 0.75%
San Joaquin County
Tax: $3,782/yr Rate: 0.76%
Del Norte County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Sacramento County
Tax: $3,768/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Santa Clara County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Santa Clara County is $9,766 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $1,382,800.
How does Santa Clara County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Clara County are 408% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.71% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Santa Clara County? ▼
In Santa Clara County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $10,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,435. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Santa Clara County? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Clara County represent approximately 6.1% of the median household income of $159,674. 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.