Santa Cruz County, Arizona Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arizona. Population: 11,498.
The median annual property tax in Santa Cruz County is $1,387, which is 3% higher than the Arizona state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $216,100. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,387
+3% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$216,100
-11% vs State
+2% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
+10% vs State
-33% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,393
$116/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,377
$115/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 | $1,387 +5.2% | 0.64% |
| 2022 | $1,318 +6.0% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $1,243 +7.2% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $1,160 +1.2% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $1,146 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,614
per year
Monthly Tax
$116
per month
Other Counties in Arizona
Pima County
Tax: $2,248/yr Rate: 0.78%
Pinal County
Tax: $1,615/yr Rate: 0.52%
Maricopa County
Tax: $1,965/yr Rate: 0.47%
La Paz County
Tax: $831/yr Rate: 0.71%
Yuma County
Tax: $1,281/yr Rate: 0.65%
Graham County
Tax: $1,094/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Santa Cruz County, Arizona? ▼
The median annual property tax in Santa Cruz County is $1,387 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $216,100.
How does Santa Cruz County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Cruz County are 28% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Santa Cruz County? ▼
In Santa Cruz County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,393 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,377. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Santa Cruz County? ▼
Property taxes in Santa Cruz County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $53,614. 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.