Thomas County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 11,373.
The median annual property tax in Thomas County is $1,528, which is 0% higher than the Georgia state average and 21% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $185,300. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,528
+0% vs State
-21% vs US
Median Home Value
$185,300
+2% vs State
-12% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
-9% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,696
$141/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,212
$101/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 | $1,528 +4.5% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $1,462 +3.1% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | $1,418 +3.7% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $1,367 -4.9% | 0.91% |
| 2019 | $1,437 | 0.98% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,140
per year
Monthly Tax
$127
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Peach County
Tax: $2,092/yr Rate: 1.12%
Telfair County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 1.09%
Worth County
Tax: $1,221/yr Rate: 1.09%
Lee County
Tax: $2,273/yr Rate: 1.00%
Randolph County
Tax: $800/yr Rate: 0.88%
Harris County
Tax: $2,470/yr Rate: 0.89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Thomas County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Thomas County is $1,528 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $185,300.
How does Thomas County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Thomas County are 21% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Thomas County? ▼
In Thomas County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,696 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,212. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Thomas County? ▼
Property taxes in Thomas County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $60,140. 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.