Loan Tax CalculatorCalifornia property tax
Effective rate
0.70%
Median home value
$734,700
Average annual tax
$5,124
Rank of 51
#26
1 = highest effective rate
California's rate is 0.20 points below the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced California home, that's about $429 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your California property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 0.70%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $146 |
| $400,000 | $2,800 | $233 |
| $600,000 | $4,200 | $350 |
How California compares
Oregon0.81%
California (this state)0.70%
Nevada0.50%
Arizona0.48%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
$300,000-$600,000 homestead exemption for creditor protection; $7,000 exemption from property taxes on residential homestead, adjusted annually for inflation