Property Tax Rates in California
California has a median annual property tax of $4,926 on a median home value of $695,400, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in California.
California’s effective property tax rate of 0.71% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 26 counties have rates above the state median while 32 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in California
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | $5,438 | 0.69% | $783,300 | 3,390,254 |
| San Diego County | $5,542 | 0.70% | $791,600 | 1,159,822 |
| Orange County | $6,096 | 0.67% | $915,500 | 1,074,654 |
| Riverside County | $4,189 | 0.82% | $510,300 | 762,234 |
| San Bernardino County | $3,346 | 0.70% | $475,000 | 668,004 |
| Santa Clara County | $9,766 | 0.71% | $1,382,800 | 654,467 |
| Alameda County | $8,061 | 0.76% | $1,057,400 | 593,117 |
| Sacramento County | $3,768 | 0.76% | $498,900 | 568,223 |
| Contra Costa County | $6,903 | 0.83% | $830,800 | 411,662 |
| San Francisco County | $9,412 | 0.68% | $1,380,500 | 362,650 |
| Fresno County | $2,704 | 0.75% | $362,600 | 322,163 |
| Kern County | $2,833 | 0.91% | $310,600 | 281,416 |
| Ventura County | $5,326 | 0.69% | $768,400 | 278,045 |
| San Mateo County | $9,167 | 0.61% | $1,494,500 | 264,424 |
| San Joaquin County | $3,782 | 0.76% | $494,500 | 241,373 |
| Sonoma County | $5,580 | 0.72% | $779,000 | 190,498 |
| Stanislaus County | $3,025 | 0.71% | $426,600 | 176,457 |
| Solano County | $4,408 | 0.75% | $589,600 | 155,800 |
| Placer County | $5,600 | 0.85% | $658,800 | 155,422 |
| Santa Barbara County | $4,870 | 0.66% | $735,700 | 148,960 |
| Tulare County | $2,213 | 0.73% | $303,000 | 142,026 |
| Monterey County | $4,782 | 0.66% | $723,100 | 132,046 |
| San Luis Obispo County | $5,475 | 0.70% | $777,200 | 108,897 |
| Marin County | $10,001 | 0.72% | $1,390,000 | 103,201 |
| Santa Cruz County | $6,305 | 0.62% | $1,015,200 | 96,873 |
| Merced County | $2,487 | 0.68% | $368,400 | 84,605 |
| Butte County | $2,819 | 0.69% | $408,700 | 82,345 |
| Yolo County | $4,567 | 0.77% | $593,800 | 76,640 |
| El Dorado County | $4,510 | 0.70% | $640,500 | 75,719 |
| Shasta County | $2,442 | 0.70% | $347,200 | 71,473 |
| Humboldt County | $2,731 | 0.65% | $418,800 | 54,878 |
| Napa County | $5,840 | 0.70% | $838,800 | 49,663 |
| Imperial County | $2,348 | 0.84% | $279,500 | 48,844 |
| Madera County | $2,575 | 0.70% | $367,700 | 44,513 |
| Kings County | $2,295 | 0.75% | $305,700 | 43,736 |
| Nevada County | $4,468 | 0.74% | $602,800 | 41,873 |
| Mendocino County | $3,376 | 0.69% | $486,000 | 34,570 |
| Sutter County | $3,111 | 0.78% | $399,400 | 33,240 |
| Yuba County | $2,865 | 0.75% | $380,000 | 28,063 |
| Lake County | $2,295 | 0.72% | $316,800 | 26,364 |
| Tehama County | $1,996 | 0.63% | $315,600 | 24,526 |
| Tuolumne County | $2,737 | 0.67% | $406,200 | 22,809 |
| San Benito County | $6,078 | 0.81% | $751,500 | 20,188 |
| Siskiyou County | $1,880 | 0.66% | $284,500 | 18,907 |
| Calaveras County | $3,154 | 0.71% | $441,800 | 17,897 |
| Amador County | $2,939 | 0.70% | $422,800 | 16,066 |
| Glenn County | $2,190 | 0.65% | $338,400 | 9,763 |
| Del Norte County | $1,872 | 0.59% | $319,600 | 9,621 |
| Lassen County | $1,868 | 0.72% | $259,500 | 9,060 |
| Plumas County | $2,360 | 0.72% | $327,400 | 8,055 |
| Inyo County | $2,392 | 0.71% | $338,400 | 7,923 |
| Mariposa County | $2,437 | 0.68% | $358,000 | 7,515 |
| Colusa County | $2,481 | 0.66% | $375,100 | 7,466 |
| Mono County | $3,936 | 0.77% | $514,300 | 5,521 |
| Trinity County | $1,772 | 0.54% | $329,000 | 5,373 |
| Modoc County | $1,445 | 0.68% | $212,000 | 3,264 |
| Sierra County | $2,590 | 0.78% | $334,100 | 1,206 |
| Alpine County | $3,190 | 0.68% | $466,100 | 473 |
About Property Taxes in California
Property taxes in California are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in California should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.