Saunders County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 7,203.
The median annual property tax in Saunders County is $3,247, which is 65% higher than the Nebraska state average and 69% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $241,100. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,247
+65% vs State
+69% vs US
Median Home Value
$241,100
+58% vs State
+14% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.35%
+5% vs State
+42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,272
$273/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,218
$268/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 | $3,247 +2.8% | 1.35% |
| 2022 | $3,158 +10.7% | 1.43% |
| 2021 | $2,854 +3.5% | 1.55% |
| 2020 | $2,757 +0.8% | 1.61% |
| 2019 | $2,735 | 1.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$89,395
per year
Monthly Tax
$271
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Kimball County
Tax: $1,905/yr Rate: 1.73%
Chase County
Tax: $2,156/yr Rate: 1.21%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,123/yr Rate: 1.13%
Howard County
Tax: $2,314/yr Rate: 1.13%
Keith County
Tax: $2,204/yr Rate: 1.40%
Clay County
Tax: $1,886/yr Rate: 1.29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Saunders County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Saunders County is $3,247 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $241,100.
How does Saunders County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Saunders County are 69% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.35% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Saunders County? ▼
In Saunders County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,272 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,218. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Saunders County? ▼
Property taxes in Saunders County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $89,395. 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.