U.S. Property Tax Rates, County by County
Compare 2026 property tax rates across all 3134 U.S. counties. See median property tax bills, effective tax rates, and how your county ranks nationally.
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📍 2026 Property Tax Rates by State
Property tax rates vary widely across the U.S. — from under 0.30% in Hawaii and Alabama to over 2.00% in New Jersey and Illinois. Select a state below to see county-by-county details.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Why Property Tax Rates Matter
- Long-term cost: A 0.5% rate difference on a $400,000 home = $2,000/year = $60,000 over 30 years
- Retirement planning: Property taxes continue after mortgage payoff
- Relocation decisions: State with no income tax often has high property tax (e.g., Texas, Florida)
- Homestead exemptions: Can reduce taxable value by $25,000 to $100,000+ in some states
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Property tax = Assessed Value × Millage Rate. The assessed value is typically a percentage of market value (ranges from 10% in some states to 100% in others). The millage rate is set by local taxing authorities (county, city, school district) and varies annually.
Our data uses median property tax paid (ACS B25103) divided by median home value (ACS B25077) to compute the effective tax rate — the most accurate comparison metric.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Variables: B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid), B25077 (Median Home Value). All data is public domain.