The average amount people pay in property taxes in every US state

51. Hawaii

Property isn’t cheap in Hawaii — with median home values at over $600,000, it’s not super affordable. But, Hawaiians have the lowest tax rates in the US. 

Property tax rate: 0.28%

Median property value: $615,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,715

50. Alabama

Alabama residents pay the least in property taxes across the US. 

Property tax rate: 0.41%

Median property value: $142,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $587

49. Colorado

Colorado offers residents a choice of big cities and more rural, mountain living, but both come with a pretty low tax rate in this state. 

Property tax rate: 0.51%

Median property value: $343,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,756

 

48. Louisiana

Louisiana residents face a fairly modest property tax rate, and a small payment of $840.

Property tax rate: 0.55%

Median property value: $163,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $890

47. Washington DC

The median property value in the US capital is high, but low taxes mean that the typical DC resident will pay about $3,300 in property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 0.56%

Median property value: $601,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,378

46. South Carolina

With low property taxes and relatively nice weather year-round, South Carolina is a fairly affordable option for coastal living. 

Property tax rate: 0.57%

Median property value: $162,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $924

45. Delaware

Delaware might have very low tax rates, but high property values make annual taxes on the median property higher than in other states. 

Property tax rate: 0.57%

Median property value: $251,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,240

44. West Virginia

West Virginia has some seriously low tax rates, and low median home values to match. 

Property tax rate: 0.58%

Median property value: $119,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $698

43. Nevada

Nevada’s property values are high, but low taxes help to keep it affordable. 

Property tax rate: 0.60%

Median property value: $267,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,614

42. Wyoming

While tax rates in Wyoming are fairly low, properties are more expensive than other western states, putting it at a much higher spot on the list.

Property tax rate: 0.61%

Median property value: $220,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,337

41. Arkansas

Arkansas is a pretty affordable state to live in, and low property taxes are a big help. 

Property tax rate: 0.62%

Median property value: $127,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $798

40. Utah

Median property values nearing $300,000 make Utah expensive, but low tax rates are helpful. 

Property tax rate: 0.63%

Median property value: $297,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,748

39. Arizona

Arizona’s property values are high, but tax rates aren’t. 

Property tax rate: 0.66%

Median property value: $225,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,499

38. Idaho

The property taxes in Idaho are fairly low, though property values are higher than many other states this low on the list. 

Property tax rate: 0.69%

Median property value: $212,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,456

37. Tennessee

Tennessee is a fairly affordable place to own land, with annual taxes on a median-value house below $1,200.

Property tax rate: 0.71%

Median property value: $167,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,190

36. California

California property values are high, and the typical homeowner will spend about $3,800 per year on property taxes.

Property tax rate: 0.71%

Median property value: $505,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,818

35. New Mexico

New Mexico is fairly affordable and offers residents affordable tax rates. 

Property tax rate: 0.80%

Median property value: $171,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,371

34. Mississippi

Mississippi offers residents low property values in addition to tax rates below 1%.

Property tax rate: 0.81%

Median property value: $119,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $958

33. Virginia

Virginia has a pretty average tax rate, but high home values will cost Virginia homeowners more than most states. 

Property tax rate: 0.82%

Median property value: $273,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,234

 

32. Montana

Montana has median home values at over the $200,000 mark, but relatively low property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 0.84%

Median property value: $230,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,928

31. North Carolina

North Carolina is a fairly affordable place to own property. 

Property tax rate: 0.84%

Median property value: $172,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,454

30. Indiana

Indiana is a pretty affordable place to own property, with a tax rate well below 1%. 

Property tax rate: 0.85%

Median property value: $141,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,207

29. Kentucky

Kentucky’s low tax rates make it an affordable place to own property. 

Property tax rate: 0.86%

Median property value: $141,00

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,210

 

28. Florida

Florida falls somewhere in the middle when it comes to property taxes and home values. 

Property tax rate: 0.89%

Median property value: $215,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,914

27. Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s tax rates are relatively high compared to others this low in the ranking, but affordable property values keep the annual tax owed down considerably. 

Property tax rate: 0.90%

Median property value: $136,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,228

26. Georgia

A million dollars could get you quite a bit of house in Georgia, but with a 0.92% tax rate, you’ll pay for it in taxes. 

Property tax rate: 0.92%

Median property value: $176,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,623

25. Missouri

Missouri’s tax rate is very close to 1%, but property values there aren’t very high.

Property tax rate: 0.97%

Median property value: $157,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,526

24. Oregon

Oregon’s high tax rates and high home costs have Oregon residents paying over $3,000 each year in property taxes alone. 

Property tax rate: 0.97%

Median property value: $312,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,037

23. North Dakota

North Dakota comes in at the middle of the list, with tax rates near 1% and median home values higher than many other Midwestern states. 

Property tax rate: 0.98%

Median property value: $193,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,906

22. Washington

Washington has fairly high tax rates, and high median home values, too. 

Property tax rate: 0.98%

Median property value: $339,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,326

21. Maryland

With median home prices at nearly $300,000, Maryland makes the top 10 states for highest annual property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 1.09%

Median property value: $314,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,430

20. Minnesota

Minnesota residents will pay more than residents of neighboring states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, thanks to higher home prices. 

Property tax rate: 1.12%

Median property value: $223,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,500

19. Alaska

The typical Alaskan homeowner will spend over $3,100 in property taxes each year. 

Property tax rate: 1.19%

Median property value: $270,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,231

18. Massachusetts

The typical Massachusetts homeowner will shell out over $4,600 each year for property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 1.23%

Median property value: $381,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,679

17. South Dakota

South Dakota’s high tax rate makes up for the fact that median home values are affordable. 

Property tax rate: 1.31%

Median property value: $167,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,195

 

16. Maine

High taxes in Maine mean that residents will pay a good amount for property tax. 

Property tax rate: 1.36%

Median property value: $190,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,585

 

15. Kansas

Kansas residents pay higher tax rates than many of the states lower on this list, but median home values are much lower than many of those states.

Property tax rate: 1.41%

Median property value: $151,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,137

14. Michigan

With home values lower than its southern neighbor, Ohio, Michigan residents will pay a bit less to own a home. 

Property tax rate: 1.54%

Median property value: $154,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,381

 

13. Ohio

Even with relatively low median home values, Ohio’s property tax rate over 1.50% puts it in the top 20 most expensive states for property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 1.56%

Median property value: $145,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,271

12. Iowa

The typical Iowan will pay a higher tax rate than most Americans. 

Property tax rate: 1.57%

Median property value: $147,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,315

11. Pennsylvania

Home values in Pennsylvania are only a little bit higher than the median. But, high tax rates leave Pennsylvanians paying about $2,800 a year in property tax. 

Property tax rate: 1.58%

Median property value: $180,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,852

10. Rhode Island

The typical Rhode Islander will pay over $4,000 a year in property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 1.63%

Median property value: $261,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,272

9. New York

New Yorkers’ typically high home values make a typical tax rate turn into a nearly $5,400-per-year property tax payment. 

Property tax rate: 1.72%

Median property value: $313,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,407

 

8. Nebraska

Nebraska’s taxes are fairly high, meaning that residents will pay over $2,600 in taxes each year.

Property tax rate: 1.73%

Median property value: $155,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,689

7. Texas

Texas doesn’t have too high of a median home value, but high tax rates mean that the typical Texan will pay quite a bit in property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 1.80%

Median property value: $172,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,099

6. Wisconsin

Wisconsin residents pay close to 2% in property taxes, putting it in the top states in the US with the highest property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.85%

Median property value: $180,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,344

5. Vermont

Vermont homes are relatively affordable compared to the rest of New England, but property taxes are high in this state. 

Property tax rate: 1.90%

Median property value: $227,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,329

4. Connecticut

High tax rates and a high median home value make property taxes in Connecticut rather expensive. 

Property tax rate: 2.14%

Median property value: $275,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,898

3. New Hampshire

New Hampshire residents have the third-highest property tax values, and the typical resident will pay over $5,700 each year in property taxes. 

Property tax rate: 2.18%

Median property value: $261,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,701

2. Illinois

Illinois homeowners will pay the second-highest property tax in the US at 2.27%.

Property tax rate: 2.27%

Median property value: $194,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,419

 

1. New Jersey

The typical New Jersey homeowner will face about $8,300 of property taxes each year, making it the most expensive state. 

Property tax rate: 2.49%

Median property value: $335,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $8,362

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