Telfair County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 2,219.
The median annual property tax in Telfair County is $1,181, which is 23% lower than the Georgia state average and 39% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.09% on a median home value of $108,200. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,181
-23% vs State
-39% vs US
Median Home Value
$108,200
-40% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.09%
+21% vs State
+15% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,600
$133/mo
Without Mortgage
$970
$81/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 | $1,181 +9.8% | 1.09% |
| 2022 | $1,076 +38.1% | 1.20% |
| 2021 | $779 +0.0% | 1.13% |
| 2020 | $779 +11.1% | 1.12% |
| 2019 | $701 | 1.09% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$44,948
per year
Monthly Tax
$98
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Catoosa County
Tax: $1,475/yr Rate: 0.69%
Berrien County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.99%
Jeff Davis County
Tax: $1,016/yr Rate: 0.93%
Fayette County
Tax: $3,168/yr Rate: 0.78%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Newton County
Tax: $2,133/yr Rate: 0.91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Telfair County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Telfair County is $1,181 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.09% on a median home value of $108,200.
How does Telfair County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Telfair County are 39% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.09% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Telfair County? ▼
In Telfair County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,600 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $970. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Telfair County? ▼
Property taxes in Telfair County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $44,948. 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.