White County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 8,107.
The median annual property tax in White County is $1,732, which is 13% higher than the Georgia state average and 10% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $262,200. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,732
+13% vs State
-10% vs US
Median Home Value
$262,200
+45% vs State
+24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-27% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,866
$156/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,398
$117/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 | $1,732 +10.2% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $1,571 +7.6% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $1,460 +2.2% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $1,428 +0.9% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $1,415 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,747
per year
Monthly Tax
$144
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Echols County
Tax: $1,110/yr Rate: 0.99%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Long County
Tax: $1,959/yr Rate: 1.00%
Houston County
Tax: $1,759/yr Rate: 0.86%
Paulding County
Tax: $2,444/yr Rate: 0.85%
Fulton County
Tax: $3,847/yr Rate: 0.89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in White County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in White County is $1,732 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $262,200.
How does White County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in White County are 10% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in White County? ▼
In White County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,866 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,398. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in White County? ▼
Property taxes in White County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $69,747. 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.