Shasta County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 46,711.
The median annual property tax in Shasta County is $2,442, which is 40% lower than the California state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $347,200. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,442
-40% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$347,200
-39% vs State
+64% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,669
$222/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,935
$161/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 | $2,442 +4.8% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $2,331 +10.6% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | $2,108 +7.6% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $1,960 +1.1% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $1,939 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,931
per year
Monthly Tax
$204
per month
Other Counties in California
San Diego County
Tax: $5,542/yr Rate: 0.70%
Colusa County
Tax: $2,481/yr Rate: 0.66%
Humboldt County
Tax: $2,731/yr Rate: 0.65%
Tehama County
Tax: $1,996/yr Rate: 0.63%
Santa Barbara County
Tax: $4,870/yr Rate: 0.66%
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Shasta County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Shasta County is $2,442 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $347,200.
How does Shasta County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Shasta County are 27% 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 Shasta County? ▼
In Shasta County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,669 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,935. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Shasta County? ▼
Property taxes in Shasta County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $71,931. 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.