Property Tax Rates by County — 2026 Guide
PropertyTaxRates.org provides comprehensive property tax data for every county in the United States. Use this guide to compare median property taxes, effective tax rates, and home values across all 50 states and over 3,200 counties. All data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
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Understanding Property Taxes in the United States
Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for local governments across the United States, funding essential services such as public schools, roads, emergency services, and infrastructure. The amount you pay depends on your property’s assessed value and the local tax rate set by your county, municipality, and school district.
Property tax rates vary dramatically from one county to another. In some parts of the country, homeowners pay less than 0.3% of their home’s value in annual property taxes, while in others, rates exceed 3%. These differences reflect local spending priorities, the mix of residential and commercial property, and state-level policies on property tax relief.
The effective tax rate shown on this site is calculated by dividing the median property tax paid by the median home value in each county. This gives a practical measure of the actual tax burden homeowners face, regardless of differences in assessment practices between jurisdictions.
How to Use This Guide
Select a state below to view county-by-county property tax data, or use the search bar to quickly find a specific state. Each county page includes a property tax calculator so you can estimate your annual tax based on your home’s value.