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Property tax rates by state

The effective property tax rate homeowners pay in each state, and what that means on a $300,000 home.

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Rules have exceptions; open your state for details and the law it comes from.

1.88%Highest: New Jersey
0.79%Middle state: Oklahoma
0.29%Lowest: Hawaii
51states and DC covered: 50 cross-checked, 1 under review

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StateEffective rateOn a $300,000 home
Alabama0.37%$1,110 a year
Alaska0.94%$2,820 a year
Arizona0.48%$1,440 a year
Arkansas0.56%$1,680 a year
California0.70%$2,100 a year
Colorado0.50%$1,500 a year
Connecticut1.54%$4,620 a year
Delaware0.54%$1,620 a year
District of Columbia Under review0.60%$1,800 a year
Florida0.78%$2,340 a year
Georgia0.79%$2,370 a year
Hawaii0.29%$870 a year
Idaho0.50%$1,500 a year
Illinois1.88%$5,640 a year
Indiana0.76%$2,280 a year
Iowa1.33%$3,990 a year
Kansas1.21%$3,630 a year
Kentucky0.74%$2,220 a year
Louisiana0.55%$1,650 a year
Maine0.98%$2,940 a year
Maryland0.92%$2,760 a year
Massachusetts1.00%$3,000 a year
Michigan1.19%$3,570 a year
Minnesota1.00%$3,000 a year
Mississippi0.58%$1,740 a year
Missouri0.89%$2,670 a year
Montana0.61%$1,830 a year
Nebraska1.44%$4,320 a year
Nevada0.50%$1,500 a year
New Hampshire1.50%$4,500 a year
New Jersey1.88%$5,640 a year
New Mexico0.63%$1,890 a year
New York1.30%$3,900 a year
North Carolina0.66%$1,980 a year
North Dakota0.92%$2,760 a year
Ohio1.36%$4,080 a year
Oklahoma0.79%$2,370 a year
Oregon0.81%$2,430 a year
Pennsylvania1.26%$3,780 a year
Rhode Island1.12%$3,360 a year
South Carolina0.49%$1,470 a year
South Dakota1.00%$3,000 a year
Tennessee0.52%$1,560 a year
Texas1.40%$4,200 a year
Utah0.48%$1,440 a year
Vermont1.51%$4,530 a year
Virginia0.78%$2,340 a year
Washington0.75%$2,250 a year
West Virginia0.51%$1,530 a year
Wisconsin1.32%$3,960 a year
Wyoming0.53%$1,590 a year

How we checked this

Effective rates come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 report, based on 2024 Census data for owner-occupied homes, as published in two independent transcriptions that agree. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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