{"id":106028,"date":"2026-04-07T11:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=106028"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:55:29","slug":"property-taxes-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/property-taxes-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Taxes by State: What You\u2019ll Pay Based on Where You Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey (1.88%), Illinois (1.88%), Connecticut (1.54%), Vermont (1.51%), and New Hampshire (1.50%) have the highest property tax rates in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hawaii (0.29%), Alabama (0.37%), Utah (0.48%), Arizona (0.48%), and South Carolina (0.49%) have the lowest rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property taxes help fund essential public services and are based on the assessed value of property, not what you paid for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a home isn\u2019t just about the purchase price. You\u2019ll also need to budget for ongoing costs like property taxes, which can vary widely depending on where you live.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two homes with similar values can come with very different tax bills based on state and local rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we break them down by state so you can compare where costs are highest and where you might pay less over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are property taxes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-do-property-taxes-work\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are taxes homeowners pay based on the assessed value of their property. This applies to all types of real estate, including primary residences, investment properties, and commercial buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your local tax assessor calculates your property tax based on methods defined by state and local laws. If you itemize deductions,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/tax-benefits-of-owning-a-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property taxes may be deductible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your federal tax return.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do they pay for?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property taxes are a major source of revenue for local governments. They help pay for things like schools, public transportation, fire departments, infrastructure, and other necessary public services and government expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property tax rates by state<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that property tax rates can vary significantly within the same state. What you ultimately pay depends on your county or city\u2019s specific rate and your home\u2019s assessed value. The figures below show statewide averages based on the most<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfoundation.org\/data\/all\/state\/property-taxes-by-state-county\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent data available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; your actual tax bill may differ. Effective tax rates reflect 2024 data (the most recent available), while median sale prices are from February 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/us-housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Effective Property Tax Rate (2024)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price (February 2026)<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Annual Property Tax<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Jersey<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.88%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$539,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,148<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Illinois<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.88%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$298,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,614<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Connecticut<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.54%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$421,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,497<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Vermont<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.51%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$412,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,224<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Hampshire<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.50%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$484,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,260<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nebraska<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.44%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,332<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Texas<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.40%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$333,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,673<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Iowa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.33<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$239,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Wisconsin<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.32<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$322,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,256<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ohio<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.31<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$253,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,314<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New York<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.30<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$597,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,766<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pennsylvania<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.26<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$293,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,693<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kansas<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.21<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$286,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,471<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Michigan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.19<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$259,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,093<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rhode Island<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,603<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Massachusetts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.00<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$597,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,977<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minnesota<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.00<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$348,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,481<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>South Dakota<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.00<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$327,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,272<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.98<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$372,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,650<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Alaska<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.94<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$397,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,738<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maryland<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.92<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$427,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,928<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>North Dakota<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.92<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$319,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,937<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Missouri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.89<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$270,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,409<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oregon<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.81<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$499,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,046<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Georgia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.79<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$368,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,914<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oklahoma<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.79<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,975<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Florida<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.78<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$413,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,223<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Virginia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.78<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$449,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,504<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Indiana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.76<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$261,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,988<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Washington<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.75<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$625,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,688<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kentucky<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.74<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$270,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,999<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>California<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.70<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$820,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,744<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>North Carolina<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.66<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$388,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,563<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Mexico<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.63<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$373,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,351<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Montana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.61<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$538,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,283<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>District of Columbia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.60<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$590,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,540<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mississippi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.58<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$260,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arkansas<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.56<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$263,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,476<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Louisiana<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.55<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$260,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,432<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Delaware<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.54<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$352,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,901<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Wyoming<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.53<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$414,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,196<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>West Virginia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.51<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$241,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,229<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Colorado<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$593,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,965<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Idaho<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$478,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,391<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nevada<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$461,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,306<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>South Carolina<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.49<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$376,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,842<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tennessee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.49<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$386,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,893<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arizona<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.48<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$447,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,146<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Utah<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.48<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$557,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,677<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Alabama<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.37<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$289,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,072<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hawaii<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.29<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$755,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,192<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property taxes by state FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which states have the lowest payments?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following states have the lowest estimated property tax payments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alabama ($1,072)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Virginia ($1,229)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louisiana ($1,432)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkansas ($1,476)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mississippi ($1,500)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which states have the highest payments?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the states where you can expect to pay the most in property taxes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey ($10,148)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York ($7,766)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Hampshire ($7,260)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecticut ($6,497)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermont ($6,224)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are property taxes calculated?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your annual property tax payments are determined by your home\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/assessed-value-vs-market-value\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assessed value<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may differ from the purchase price. Local assessors determine this value using market data and state-specific formulas, then apply the local tax rate to calculate your total.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate tax vs. property tax: what\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property taxes and real estate taxes generally refer to the same thing. The IRS uses the term \u201creal estate tax,\u201d while local governments and counties more commonly use \u201cproperty tax.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some confusion may arise on the topic of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/real-estate-tax-vs-property-tax\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal property taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These apply to movable assets, like cars and boats, business equipment, and livestock, but don\u2019t include real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do property tax exemptions exist?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain homeowners may qualify for property tax exemptions or reductions, depending on state and local programs. Common groups that may be eligible include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elderly homeowners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeowners with disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-income homeowners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Property taxes fund things like schools, public transportation, and more. 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