Property tax rates by state, lowest to highest
Every state and D.C. ranked by effective property tax rate: median tax paid divided by median home value.
For home buyers estimating the yearly tax on a home in different states. Rates are statewide; your county and city can differ.
| # | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,239 | $839,100 |
| 2 | Alabama | 0.38% | $788 | $209,900 |
| 3 | Nevada | 0.47% | $2,027 | $435,400 |
| 4 | Arizona | 0.48% | $1,879 | $394,500 |
| 5 | Colorado | 0.48% | $2,602 | $539,400 |
| 6 | South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 |
| 7 | Idaho | 0.49% | $2,038 | $418,600 |
| 8 | Delaware | 0.5% | $1,768 | $352,000 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 0.5% | $1,442 | $286,700 |
| 10 | Utah | 0.52% | $2,525 | $489,400 |
| 11 | West Virginia | 0.53% | $865 | $162,600 |
| 12 | Arkansas | 0.55% | $1,040 | $188,000 |
| 13 | Louisiana | 0.55% | $1,180 | $216,500 |
| 14 | Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,767 | $309,700 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 |
| 16 | North Carolina | 0.66% | $1,896 | $288,900 |
| 17 | California | 0.7% | $5,124 | $734,700 |
| 18 | New Mexico | 0.7% | $1,731 | $248,100 |
| 19 | Mississippi | 0.72% | $1,215 | $169,800 |
| 20 | Montana | 0.72% | $2,693 | $375,800 |
| 21 | Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 |
| 22 | Indiana | 0.74% | $1,614 | $218,200 |
| 23 | Kentucky | 0.75% | $1,544 | $205,600 |
| 24 | Florida | 0.76% | $2,730 | $359,000 |
| 25 | Georgia | 0.77% | $2,341 | $303,300 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | 0.8% | $1,599 | $199,800 |
| 27 | Oregon | 0.81% | $3,876 | $477,600 |
| 28 | Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 |
| 29 | Missouri | 0.85% | $1,948 | $230,300 |
| 30 | Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 |
| 31 | North Dakota | 0.99% | $2,468 | $249,900 |
| 32 | Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 |
| 34 | South Dakota | 1.06% | $2,724 | $257,400 |
| 35 | Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 |
| 36 | Alaska | 1.11% | $3,901 | $352,900 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | 1.21% | $4,900 | $404,200 |
| 38 | Michigan | 1.25% | $2,904 | $231,600 |
| 39 | Kansas | 1.29% | $2,798 | $217,200 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | 1.3% | $3,311 | $254,500 |
| 41 | Ohio | 1.31% | $2,822 | $214,800 |
| 42 | Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 |
| 44 | Nebraska | 1.49% | $3,549 | $238,600 |
| 45 | Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 |
| 46 | New York | 1.55% | $6,582 | $423,800 |
| 47 | Vermont | 1.59% | $5,039 | $316,600 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | 1.66% | $6,667 | $402,500 |
| 49 | Connecticut | 1.81% | $6,643 | $366,900 |
| 50 | Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 |
| 51 | New Jersey | 2.11% | $9,590 | $454,400 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median value of owner-occupied homes).
Common questions
Which state has the lowest property tax rate?
Hawaii has the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.27%, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 data.
Which state has the highest property tax rate?
New Jersey has the highest effective property tax rate at 2.11%, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 data.
What is an effective property tax rate?
It is the median property tax homeowners actually pay divided by the median home value. It reflects exemptions and assessment practices, so it differs from the official tax rate.
Updated . Official sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS.
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