In short
US homeowners paid a median $3,119 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $332,700, about 0.94% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024). The ratio was highest in New Jersey (2.11%), Illinois (2.01%), Connecticut (1.81%) and lowest in Hawaii (0.27%), Alabama (0.38%), Nevada (0.47%). Among counties with at least 10,000 owner-occupied homes, it ranges from 0.16% in Maui County, Hawaii to 2.93% in Salem County, New Jersey.
The 50 states and DC
| State | Median tax paid, per year | Median home value | Tax ÷ value | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $9,590 | $454,400 | 2.11% | by county |
| Illinois | $5,298 | $263,300 | 2.01% | by county |
| Connecticut | $6,643 | $366,900 | 1.81% | by county |
| New Hampshire | $6,667 | $402,500 | 1.66% | by county |
| Vermont | $5,039 | $316,600 | 1.59% | by county |
| New York | $6,582 | $423,800 | 1.55% | by county |
| Nebraska | $3,549 | $238,600 | 1.49% | by county |
| Texas | $4,232 | $283,800 | 1.49% | by county |
| Wisconsin | $3,792 | $266,500 | 1.42% | by county |
| Iowa | $2,897 | $208,000 | 1.39% | by county |
| Ohio | $2,822 | $214,800 | 1.31% | by county |
| Pennsylvania | $3,311 | $254,500 | 1.3% | by county |
| Kansas | $2,798 | $217,200 | 1.29% | by county |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% | by county |
| Rhode Island | $4,900 | $404,200 | 1.21% | by county |
| Alaska | $3,901 | $352,900 | 1.11% | by county |
| Massachusetts | $5,992 | $562,100 | 1.07% | by county |
| South Dakota | $2,724 | $257,400 | 1.06% | by county |
| Maine | $3,036 | $296,600 | 1.02% | by county |
| Minnesota | $3,357 | $329,300 | 1.02% | by county |
| North Dakota | $2,468 | $249,900 | 0.99% | by county |
| Maryland | $4,093 | $419,900 | 0.97% | by county |
| Missouri | $1,948 | $230,300 | 0.85% | by county |
| Oregon | $3,876 | $477,600 | 0.81% | by county |
| Washington | $4,556 | $564,600 | 0.81% | by county |
| Oklahoma | $1,599 | $199,800 | 0.8% | by county |
| Georgia | $2,341 | $303,300 | 0.77% | by county |
| Florida | $2,730 | $359,000 | 0.76% | by county |
| Kentucky | $1,544 | $205,600 | 0.75% | by county |
| Indiana | $1,614 | $218,200 | 0.74% | by county |
| Virginia | $2,790 | $383,700 | 0.73% | by county |
| Mississippi | $1,215 | $169,800 | 0.72% | by county |
| Montana | $2,693 | $375,800 | 0.72% | by county |
| California | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.7% | by county |
| New Mexico | $1,731 | $248,100 | 0.7% | by county |
| North Carolina | $1,896 | $288,900 | 0.66% | by county |
| District of Columbia | $4,312 | $737,100 | 0.58% | — |
| Wyoming | $1,767 | $309,700 | 0.57% | by county |
| Arkansas | $1,040 | $188,000 | 0.55% | by county |
| Louisiana | $1,180 | $216,500 | 0.55% | by county |
| West Virginia | $865 | $162,600 | 0.53% | by county |
| Utah | $2,525 | $489,400 | 0.52% | by county |
| Delaware | $1,768 | $352,000 | 0.5% | by county |
| Tennessee | $1,442 | $286,700 | 0.5% | by county |
| Idaho | $2,038 | $418,600 | 0.49% | by county |
| Arizona | $1,879 | $394,500 | 0.48% | by county |
| Colorado | $2,602 | $539,400 | 0.48% | by county |
| South Carolina | $1,251 | $259,000 | 0.48% | by county |
| Nevada | $2,027 | $435,400 | 0.47% | by county |
| Alabama | $788 | $209,900 | 0.38% | by county |
| Hawaii | $2,239 | $839,100 | 0.27% | by county |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024. “Tax ÷ value” divides the median tax by the median value: a ratio of two medians, close to but not the same as the typical effective rate.
The 25 counties with the highest ratio
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem County, New Jersey | 2.93% | $7,018 | $239,500 |
| Allegany County, New York | 2.92% | $2,968 | $101,700 |
| Camden County, New Jersey | 2.83% | $8,134 | $287,100 |
| Orleans County, New York | 2.72% | $3,823 | $140,800 |
| Cattaraugus County, New York | 2.64% | $2,991 | $113,100 |
| Monroe County, New York | 2.63% | $5,616 | $213,700 |
| Gloucester County, New Jersey | 2.6% | $8,055 | $310,400 |
| Lake County, Illinois | 2.58% | $8,923 | $345,700 |
| Cortland County, New York | 2.56% | $4,149 | $162,100 |
| Broome County, New York | 2.52% | $3,902 | $154,900 |
| Wayne County, New York | 2.5% | $4,250 | $170,000 |
| Montgomery County, New York | 2.46% | $3,872 | $157,500 |
| Steuben County, New York | 2.46% | $3,386 | $137,900 |
| DeKalb County, Illinois | 2.45% | $5,974 | $243,600 |
| Chemung County, New York | 2.45% | $3,451 | $141,100 |
| Livingston County, New York | 2.45% | $4,286 | $174,600 |
| Onondaga County, New York | 2.44% | $4,880 | $200,200 |
| Genesee County, New York | 2.41% | $4,113 | $170,500 |
| Stephenson County, Illinois | 2.4% | $3,240 | $134,900 |
| Oswego County, New York | 2.4% | $3,646 | $151,700 |
| Winnebago County, Illinois | 2.39% | $3,930 | $164,500 |
| Kendall County, Illinois | 2.37% | $7,651 | $322,400 |
| McHenry County, Illinois | 2.36% | $7,274 | $308,100 |
| Mercer County, New Jersey | 2.36% | $8,909 | $377,700 |
| Schenectady County, New York | 2.36% | $5,568 | $235,700 |
The 25 counties with the lowest ratio
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui County, Hawaii | 0.16% | $1,466 | $904,700 |
| Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | 0.2% | $249 | $122,400 |
| Kauai County, Hawaii | 0.21% | $1,866 | $873,200 |
| La Plata County, Colorado | 0.26% | $1,552 | $591,500 |
| Walker County, Alabama | 0.26% | $356 | $135,900 |
| Cullman County, Alabama | 0.26% | $516 | $199,100 |
| Covington County, Alabama | 0.26% | $397 | $152,100 |
| Elmore County, Alabama | 0.27% | $610 | $223,900 |
| Sevier County, Tennessee | 0.28% | $824 | $299,000 |
| Honolulu County, Hawaii | 0.28% | $2,553 | $897,500 |
| Hawaii County, Hawaii | 0.28% | $1,459 | $519,300 |
| Cumberland County, Tennessee | 0.29% | $730 | $250,500 |
| Taos County, New Mexico | 0.29% | $1,129 | $382,800 |
| St. Landry Parish, Louisiana | 0.29% | $411 | $142,500 |
| Lawrence County, Alabama | 0.29% | $497 | $172,300 |
| Tallapoosa County, Alabama | 0.3% | $481 | $158,500 |
| Jackson County, Alabama | 0.3% | $480 | $159,500 |
| Blount County, Alabama | 0.3% | $523 | $175,200 |
| Baldwin County, Alabama | 0.3% | $960 | $316,900 |
| Autauga County, Alabama | 0.3% | $627 | $207,200 |
| Acadia Parish, Louisiana | 0.31% | $483 | $155,500 |
| Delta County, Colorado | 0.31% | $1,068 | $343,200 |
| Houston County, Alabama | 0.31% | $562 | $183,300 |
| Sussex County, Delaware | 0.32% | $1,222 | $382,600 |
| Tuscaloosa County, Alabama | 0.32% | $795 | $248,700 |
Counties with at least 10,000 owner-occupied homes (1,334 counties); smaller counties are in the state pages. 17 counties have a median tax at the Census ceiling of $10,000 or more, so their ratio is a floor.
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Questions
Which state has the highest property tax?
Measured as median tax paid ÷ median home value: New Jersey, 2.11% (median $9,590 a year); Illinois, 2.01% (median $5,298 a year); Connecticut, 1.81% (median $6,643 a year). In dollars, the highest median tax is in New Jersey ($9,590), New Hampshire ($6,667), Connecticut ($6,643).
What is the average property tax rate in the US?
The median property tax paid by owner-occupants, $3,119 a year, is 0.94% of the median home value of $332,700 (ACS 2020-2024). This is a ratio of two medians, not the rate any one home pays.
Is the property tax rate the same as the tax bill?
No. The bill depends on the assessed value, the local levies (county, city, school district, special districts) and the exemptions you claim, such as a homestead exemption. The Census figures are what owners report paying.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.