Volusia County, Florida Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Florida. Population: 172,829.
The median annual property tax in Volusia County is $2,179, which is 16% higher than the Florida state average and 13% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $278,000. Property taxes represent 3.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,179
+16% vs State
+13% vs US
Median Home Value
$278,000
+8% vs State
+31% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
+7% vs State
-18% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,378
$198/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,875
$156/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 | $2,179 +10.0% | 0.78% |
| 2022 | $1,981 +11.0% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,785 +4.6% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $1,707 +5.1% | 0.88% |
| 2019 | $1,624 | 0.93% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,581
per year
Monthly Tax
$182
per month
Other Counties in Florida
Walton County
Tax: $1,709/yr Rate: 0.45%
Hernando County
Tax: $1,732/yr Rate: 0.72%
Polk County
Tax: $1,769/yr Rate: 0.74%
Osceola County
Tax: $2,498/yr Rate: 0.79%
Madison County
Tax: $928/yr Rate: 0.88%
Monroe County
Tax: $3,943/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Volusia County, Florida? ▼
The median annual property tax in Volusia County is $2,179 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $278,000.
How does Volusia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Volusia County are 13% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.78% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Volusia County? ▼
In Volusia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,378 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,875. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Volusia County? ▼
Property taxes in Volusia County represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $66,581. 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.