Property Tax Calculator by State
Estimate the yearly property tax on a home from its value and the state's effective rate, and compare all 50 states and DC.
Property tax by state
| State | Effective rate | Median home value | Median tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1.88% | $263,300 | $5,298 |
| New Jersey | 1.88% | $454,400 | $9,590 |
| Connecticut | 1.54% | $366,900 | $6,643 |
| Vermont | 1.51% | $316,600 | $5,039 |
| New Hampshire | 1.5% | $402,500 | $6,667 |
| Nebraska | 1.44% | $238,600 | $3,549 |
| Texas | 1.4% | $283,800 | $4,232 |
| Ohio | 1.36% | $214,800 | $2,822 |
| Iowa | 1.33% | $208,000 | $2,897 |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | $266,500 | $3,792 |
| New York | 1.3% | $423,800 | $6,582 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | $254,500 | $3,311 |
| Kansas | 1.21% | $217,200 | $2,798 |
| Michigan | 1.19% | $231,600 | $2,904 |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | $404,200 | $4,900 |
| Massachusetts | 1% | $562,100 | $5,992 |
| Minnesota | 1% | $329,300 | $3,357 |
| South Dakota | 1% | $257,400 | $2,724 |
| Maine | 0.98% | $296,600 | $3,036 |
| Alaska | 0.94% | $352,900 | $3,901 |
| Maryland | 0.92% | $419,900 | $4,093 |
| North Dakota | 0.92% | $249,900 | $2,468 |
| Missouri | 0.89% | $230,300 | $1,948 |
| Oregon | 0.81% | $477,600 | $3,876 |
| Georgia | 0.79% | $303,300 | $2,341 |
| Oklahoma | 0.79% | $199,800 | $1,599 |
| Florida | 0.78% | $359,000 | $2,730 |
| Virginia | 0.78% | $383,700 | $2,790 |
| Indiana | 0.76% | $218,200 | $1,614 |
| Washington | 0.75% | $564,600 | $4,556 |
| Kentucky | 0.74% | $205,600 | $1,544 |
| California | 0.7% | $734,700 | $5,124 |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | $288,900 | $1,896 |
| New Mexico | 0.63% | $248,100 | $1,731 |
| Montana | 0.61% | $375,800 | $2,693 |
| District of Columbia | 0.6% | $737,100 | $4,312 |
| Mississippi | 0.58% | $169,800 | $1,215 |
| Arkansas | 0.56% | $188,000 | $1,040 |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | $216,500 | $1,180 |
| Delaware | 0.54% | $352,000 | $1,768 |
| Wyoming | 0.53% | $309,700 | $1,767 |
| Tennessee | 0.52% | $286,700 | $1,442 |
| West Virginia | 0.51% | $162,600 | $865 |
| Colorado | 0.5% | $539,400 | $2,602 |
| Idaho | 0.5% | $418,600 | $2,038 |
| Nevada | 0.5% | $435,400 | $2,027 |
| South Carolina | 0.49% | $259,000 | $1,251 |
| Arizona | 0.48% | $394,500 | $1,879 |
| Utah | 0.48% | $489,400 | $2,525 |
| Alabama | 0.37% | $209,900 | $788 |
| Hawaii | 0.29% | $839,100 | $2,239 |
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the highest property taxes?
By effective rate, Illinois (1.88%), followed by New Jersey and Connecticut. Hawaii has the lowest at 0.29%.
What is an effective property tax rate?
Property taxes actually paid divided by home value. It folds together local tax rates, assessment ratios and exemptions, so it's the best single number for comparing states.