California Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 58 counties in CA.
The average median property tax in California is $4,045/year, which is 110% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $569,022. Taxes range from $1,445 in Modoc County to $10,001 in Marin County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$4,045
+110% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$569,022
+169% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
-25% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in California
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
All Counties in California (58)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | $8,061 | 0.76% |
| Alpine County | $3,190 | 0.68% |
| Amador County | $2,939 | 0.70% |
| Butte County | $2,819 | 0.69% |
| Calaveras County | $3,154 | 0.71% |
| Colusa County | $2,481 | 0.66% |
| Contra Costa County | $6,903 | 0.83% |
| Del Norte County | $1,872 | 0.59% |
| El Dorado County | $4,510 | 0.70% |
| Fresno County | $2,704 | 0.75% |
| Glenn County | $2,190 | 0.65% |
| Humboldt County | $2,731 | 0.65% |
| Imperial County | $2,348 | 0.84% |
| Inyo County | $2,392 | 0.71% |
| Kern County | $2,833 | 0.91% |
| Kings County | $2,295 | 0.75% |
| Lake County | $2,295 | 0.72% |
| Lassen County | $1,868 | 0.72% |
| Los Angeles County | $5,438 | 0.69% |
| Madera County | $2,575 | 0.70% |
| Marin County | $10,001 | 0.72% |
| Mariposa County | $2,437 | 0.68% |
| Mendocino County | $3,376 | 0.69% |
| Merced County | $2,487 | 0.68% |
| Modoc County | $1,445 | 0.68% |
| Mono County | $3,936 | 0.77% |
| Monterey County | $4,782 | 0.66% |
| Napa County | $5,840 | 0.70% |
| Nevada County | $4,468 | 0.74% |
| Orange County | $6,096 | 0.67% |
| Placer County | $5,600 | 0.85% |
| Plumas County | $2,360 | 0.72% |
| Riverside County | $4,189 | 0.82% |
| Sacramento County | $3,768 | 0.76% |
| San Benito County | $6,078 | 0.81% |
| San Bernardino County | $3,346 | 0.70% |
| San Diego County | $5,542 | 0.70% |
| San Francisco County | $9,412 | 0.68% |
| San Joaquin County | $3,782 | 0.76% |
| San Luis Obispo County | $5,475 | 0.70% |
| San Mateo County | $9,167 | 0.61% |
| Santa Barbara County | $4,870 | 0.66% |
| Santa Clara County | $9,766 | 0.71% |
| Santa Cruz County | $6,305 | 0.62% |
| Shasta County | $2,442 | 0.70% |
| Sierra County | $2,590 | 0.78% |
| Siskiyou County | $1,880 | 0.66% |
| Solano County | $4,408 | 0.75% |
| Sonoma County | $5,580 | 0.72% |
| Stanislaus County | $3,025 | 0.71% |
| Sutter County | $3,111 | 0.78% |
| Tehama County | $1,996 | 0.63% |
| Trinity County | $1,772 | 0.54% |
| Tulare County | $2,213 | 0.73% |
| Tuolumne County | $2,737 | 0.67% |
| Ventura County | $5,326 | 0.69% |
| Yolo County | $4,567 | 0.77% |
| Yuba County | $2,865 | 0.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in California? ▼
The average median property tax paid in California is $4,045 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.71%.
How does California compare to the national average? ▼
California property taxes are 110% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $4,045 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in California has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Modoc County has the lowest median property tax in California at $1,445 per year with an effective rate of 0.68%. The highest is Marin County at $10,001.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.