In short
Homeowners in Maryland paid a median $4,093 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $419,900, 0.97% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 22 of 51 including DC. Across its 24 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.65% in Talbot County to 1.46% in Baltimore city; the highest median bill is in Howard County ($6,987).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 1.46% | $3,354 | ±$56 | $229,600 | 121,471 |
| Howard County | 1.17% | $6,987 | ±$79 | $597,900 | 86,533 |
| Prince George's County | 1.12% | $4,771 | ±$45 | $426,000 | 216,692 |
| Baltimore County | 1.07% | $3,736 | ±$30 | $349,300 | 220,908 |
| Allegany County | 1.06% | $1,636 | ±$46 | $154,900 | 19,363 |
| Charles County | 1.01% | $4,339 | ±$100 | $428,500 | 49,958 |
| Frederick County | 0.99% | $4,584 | ±$51 | $464,600 | 80,595 |
| Dorchester County | 0.94% | $2,456 | ±$105 | $262,400 | 8,882 |
| Somerset County | 0.92% | $1,591 | ±$118 | $173,200 | 6,104 |
| Carroll County | 0.91% | $3,934 | ±$55 | $434,000 | 54,223 |
| Kent County | 0.91% | $3,025 | ±$247 | $330,900 | 6,161 |
| Caroline County | 0.9% | $2,619 | ±$71 | $290,100 | 8,978 |
| Cecil County | 0.89% | $3,068 | ±$99 | $343,400 | 30,557 |
| Harford County | 0.89% | $3,448 | ±$47 | $386,400 | 81,092 |
| Montgomery County | 0.87% | $5,539 | ±$62 | $640,300 | 254,139 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,957 | ±$44 | $467,900 | 168,852 |
| Wicomico County | 0.85% | $2,171 | ±$90 | $254,700 | 25,203 |
| Calvert County | 0.84% | $3,885 | ±$106 | $460,200 | 29,183 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.84% | $3,424 | ±$85 | $407,600 | 31,049 |
| Washington County | 0.84% | $2,481 | ±$51 | $296,100 | 39,936 |
| Garrett County | 0.78% | $1,836 | ±$82 | $235,300 | 10,027 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.78% | $3,623 | ±$99 | $462,700 | 16,505 |
| Worcester County | 0.73% | $2,738 | ±$72 | $374,700 | 18,817 |
| Talbot County | 0.65% | $2,647 | ±$107 | $409,700 | 12,337 |
| Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | ±$21 | $419,900 | 1,597,565 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Maryland?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $4,093 a year, is 0.97% of the median home value ($419,900), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Maryland has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Baltimore city (1.46%), Howard County (1.17%), Prince George's County (1.12%). In dollars: Howard County ($6,987), Montgomery County ($5,539), Prince George's County ($4,771).
How property tax works in Maryland, exemptions and appeals: Maryland property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
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.