
Average Property Tax in the US: What Homeowners Pay, by State
US homeowners paid a median $3,211 in property tax in 2024 (Census ACS), about 0.89% of home value. All 50 states, senior relief, SALT cap and escrow.
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US homeowners paid a median $3,211 in property tax in 2024 (Census ACS), about 0.89% of home value. All 50 states, senior relief, SALT cap and escrow.

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