Property tax rate by state
The property tax rate here is the part of a home's worth that its owner pays each year in tax, sometimes called the effective rate. At a 1% rate, you pay $1 in tax each year for every $100 of home value. The rate across the US is 0.94%, with a typical bill of $3,119 for a home valued at $332,700.
How the states rank by effective property tax rate
| Rank | State | Tax rate | Typical yearly tax | Typical home value | County rates, lowest to highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 2.11% | $9,590 | $454,400 | 1.22% to 2.93% |
| 2 | Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 | 0.96% to 2.58% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 1.81% | $6,643 | $366,900 | 1.42% to 2.02% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1.66% | $6,667 | $402,500 | 0.99% to 2.16% |
| 5 | Vermont | 1.59% | $5,039 | $316,600 | 1.32% to 1.84% |
| 6 | New York | 1.55% | $6,582 | $423,800 | 0.70% to 2.92% |
| 7 | Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | 0.41% to 2.03% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1.49% | $3,549 | $238,600 | 0.68% to 1.74% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | 0.73% to 3.56% |
| 10 | Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 | 0.87% to 1.80% |
| 11 | Ohio | 1.31% | $2,822 | $214,800 | 0.72% to 2.00% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 1.30% | $3,311 | $254,500 | 0.81% to 1.84% |
| 13 | Kansas | 1.29% | $2,798 | $217,200 | 0.96% to 2.46% |
| 14 | Michigan | 1.25% | $2,904 | $231,600 | 0.68% to 1.83% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1.21% | $4,900 | $404,200 | 0.89% to 1.35% |
| 16 | Alaska | 1.10% | $3,901 | $352,900 | 0.07% to 1.72% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 | 0.25% to 1.49% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 1.06% | $2,724 | $257,400 | 0.38% to 1.81% |
| 19 | Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 | 0.82% to 1.17% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | 0.55% to 1.26% |
| 21 | North Dakota | 0.99% | $2,468 | $249,900 | 0.23% to 1.34% |
| 22 | Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 | 0.65% to 1.46% |
| 23 | Missouri | 0.85% | $1,948 | $230,300 | 0.37% to 1.21% |
| 24 | Oregon | 0.81% | $3,876 | $477,600 | 0.48% to 1.01% |
| 25 | Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | 0.53% to 0.91% |
| 26 | Oklahoma | 0.80% | $1,599 | $199,800 | 0.36% to 1.00% |
| 27 | Georgia | 0.77% | $2,341 | $303,300 | 0.33% to 1.53% |
| 28 | Florida | 0.76% | $2,730 | $359,000 | 0.45% to 0.96% |
| 29 | Kentucky | 0.75% | $1,544 | $205,600 | 0.48% to 1.01% |
| 30 | Indiana | 0.74% | $1,614 | $218,200 | 0.41% to 0.92% |
| 31 | Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | 0.38% to 1.17% |
| 32 | Montana | 0.72% | $2,693 | $375,800 | 0.41% to 1.34% |
| 33 | Mississippi | 0.72% | $1,215 | $169,800 | 0.38% to 1.12% |
| 34 | New Mexico | 0.70% | $1,731 | $248,100 | 0.29% to 2.00% |
| 35 | California | 0.70% | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.58% to 0.88% |
| 36 | North Carolina | 0.66% | $1,896 | $288,900 | 0.34% to 1.15% |
| 37 | District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | 0.58% |
| 38 | Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,767 | $309,700 | 0.44% to 0.68% |
| 39 | Arkansas | 0.55% | $1,040 | $188,000 | 0.32% to 0.81% |
| 40 | Louisiana | 0.55% | $1,180 | $216,500 | 0.15% to 0.82% |
| 41 | West Virginia | 0.53% | $865 | $162,600 | 0.30% to 0.67% |
| 42 | Utah | 0.52% | $2,525 | $489,400 | 0.26% to 0.80% |
| 43 | Tennessee | 0.50% | $1,442 | $286,700 | 0.28% to 0.97% |
| 44 | Delaware | 0.50% | $1,768 | $352,000 | 0.32% to 0.71% |
| 45 | Idaho | 0.49% | $2,038 | $418,600 | 0.29% to 0.78% |
| 46 | South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | 0.33% to 0.88% |
| 47 | Colorado | 0.48% | $2,602 | $539,400 | 0.17% to 0.61% |
| 48 | Arizona | 0.48% | $1,879 | $394,500 | 0.33% to 0.90% |
| 49 | Nevada | 0.47% | $2,027 | $435,400 | 0.34% to 0.74% |
| 50 | Alabama | 0.38% | $788 | $209,900 | 0.17% to 0.59% |
| 51 | Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,239 | $839,100 | 0.16% to 0.28% |
The figures cover homes lived in by their owners. The source is a large Census Bureau survey that studied US homes from 2020 to 2024. Typical here is the home in the middle, with half paying more and half paying less. In the final column, each state shows its counties' lowest and highest rates. Download the county figures as a spreadsheet.
A homestead exemption, which is a tax break on the home you live in, may help you lower your bill. Look at the homestead exemption by state. When you think your home's value was set too high, you may request a county review, known as an appeal. Look up the property tax appeal deadline by state to avoid missing yours.
How a low rate can still mean a high bill
Even a state with a low rate can have a big bill, since what homes are worth there also counts. Hawaii has the lowest rate at 0.27%, yet a typical home there is worth $839,100. Even there, a typical $2,239 bill costs more than the typical bill in 18 other states. Alabama and West Virginia are among the states with the smallest bills because their rates and home prices are both low.
Where property tax rates are highest
- New Jersey: 2.11% rate, typical bill $9,590
- Illinois: 2.01% rate, typical bill $5,298
- Connecticut: 1.81% rate, typical bill $6,643
- New Hampshire: 1.66% rate, typical bill $6,667
- Vermont: 1.59% rate, typical bill $5,039
States where property taxes are lowest
- Hawaii: 0.27% rate, typical bill $2,239
- Alabama: 0.38% rate, typical bill $788
- Nevada: 0.47% rate, typical bill $2,027
- Arizona: 0.48% rate, typical bill $1,879
- Colorado: 0.48% rate, typical bill $2,602
Is there a state with no property tax?
No. Every state, along with the District of Columbia, taxes homes. Hawaii has the lowest rate, at 0.27%.
Your bill varies with your home's location because the county, city, and school district each set their own rate. Any tax breaks you get also play a part. Using your county's rate, the property tax calculator estimates your bill.