Ventura County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 178,388.
The median annual property tax in Ventura County is $5,326, which is 32% higher than the California state average and 177% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $768,400. Property taxes represent 5.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,326
+32% vs State
+177% vs US
Median Home Value
$768,400
+35% vs State
+263% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
-3% vs State
-27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,944
$495/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,802
$317/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 | $5,326 +4.2% | 0.69% |
| 2022 | $5,112 +8.8% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | $4,698 +5.3% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $4,460 +4.4% | 0.73% |
| 2019 | $4,271 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$107,327
per year
Monthly Tax
$444
per month
Other Counties in California
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Santa Cruz County
Tax: $6,305/yr Rate: 0.62%
San Joaquin County
Tax: $3,782/yr Rate: 0.76%
San Mateo County
Tax: $9,167/yr Rate: 0.61%
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Sierra County
Tax: $2,590/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ventura County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ventura County is $5,326 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $768,400.
How does Ventura County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ventura County are 177% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Ventura County? ▼
In Ventura County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,944 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,802. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ventura County? ▼
Property taxes in Ventura County represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $107,327. 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.