10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Arizona
If you are comparing property taxes across Arizona, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Greenlee County, comes in at 0.36% — 0.16% lower than the Arizona average (0.52%). The statewide effective rate is 0.52%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenlee County | 0.36% | $489 | $136,300 |
| 2 | Yavapai County | 0.44% | $1,734 | $392,900 |
| 3 | Maricopa County | 0.47% | $1,965 | $414,700 |
| 4 | Mohave County | 0.49% | $1,229 | $253,200 |
| 5 | Coconino County | 0.49% | $2,008 | $413,200 |
| 6 | Pinal County | 0.52% | $1,615 | $312,100 |
| 7 | Gila County | 0.54% | $1,331 | $247,000 |
| 8 | Graham County | 0.54% | $1,094 | $202,700 |
| 9 | Navajo County | 0.61% | $1,126 | $186,100 |
| 10 | Cochise County | 0.64% | $1,325 | $207,400 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Arizona often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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