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California Property Tax Estimator
Estimate property tax for any county in California, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 58 counties.
Lowest county rate
0.26%
Trinity County
Highest county rate
0.89%
Kern County
Counties covered
58
Data vintage
2024
Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Alameda County
Estimated annual
$2,280
Estimated monthly
$190
This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.
Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle FrittsCalifornia property tax rates by county
Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.
| County | Median tax paid | Median effective rate | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County | $2,984 | 0.89% | +2.2% |
| Imperial County | $2,394 | 0.83% | -1.1% |
| Riverside County | $4,348 | 0.83% | +0.7% |
| Lassen County | $1,923 | 0.80% | -0.1% |
| Placer County | $5,812 | 0.79% | +0.7% |
| San Benito County | $6,441 | 0.79% | +2.8% |
| San Joaquin County | $3,960 | 0.79% | +1.6% |
| Yolo County | $4,749 | 0.79% | +0.9% |
| Contra Costa County | $7,156 | 0.78% | +0.6% |
| Solano County | $4,621 | 0.78% | +1.7% |
| Sutter County | $3,268 | 0.78% | +1.9% |
| Marin County | $10,001 | 0.77% | N/A |
| Yuba County | $3,071 | 0.77% | +4.0% |
| Alameda County | $8,474 | 0.76% | +2.0% |
| Fresno County | $2,861 | 0.76% | +2.6% |
| Sacramento County | $3,921 | 0.76% | +0.9% |
| Kings County | $2,425 | 0.75% | +2.5% |
| Nevada County | $4,694 | 0.73% | +1.9% |
| San Bernardino County | $3,538 | 0.73% | +2.6% |
| Stanislaus County | $3,216 | 0.73% | +3.1% |
| El Dorado County | $4,753 | 0.72% | +2.2% |
| Lake County | $2,369 | 0.72% | +0.1% |
| San Francisco County | $9,862 | 0.72% | +1.6% |
| Butte County | $2,951 | 0.71% | +1.5% |
| Calaveras County | $3,319 | 0.71% | +2.1% |
| Amador County | $3,172 | 0.70% | +4.7% |
| Mono County | $4,177 | 0.70% | +2.9% |
| Shasta County | $2,542 | 0.70% | +1.0% |
| Madera County | $2,756 | 0.69% | +3.8% |
| Plumas County | $2,537 | 0.69% | +4.3% |
| Tulare County | $2,318 | 0.69% | +1.6% |
| Ventura County | $5,574 | 0.69% | +1.5% |
| Modoc County | $1,561 | 0.68% | +4.8% |
| Santa Clara County | $10,001 | 0.68% | N/A |
| Colusa County | $2,426 | 0.67% | -5.1% |
| Los Angeles County | $5,675 | 0.67% | +1.2% |
| Mendocino County | $3,545 | 0.67% | +1.9% |
| Merced County | $2,634 | 0.67% | +2.7% |
| San Diego County | $5,774 | 0.67% | +1.1% |
| Sonoma County | $5,695 | 0.65% | -1.0% |
| Tehama County | $2,118 | 0.65% | +2.9% |
| Orange County | $6,330 | 0.64% | +0.7% |
| San Luis Obispo County | $5,636 | 0.64% | -0.1% |
| Monterey County | $4,910 | 0.63% | -0.4% |
| San Mateo County | $9,519 | 0.63% | +0.7% |
| Humboldt County | $2,858 | 0.62% | +1.5% |
| Sierra County | $2,279 | 0.62% | -14.6% |
| Tuolumne County | $2,864 | 0.62% | +1.5% |
| Glenn County | $2,263 | 0.61% | +0.2% |
| Napa County | $5,995 | 0.60% | -0.4% |
| Santa Cruz County | $6,538 | 0.60% | +0.6% |
| Siskiyou County | $1,973 | 0.60% | +1.8% |
| Inyo County | $2,576 | 0.59% | +4.5% |
| Santa Barbara County | $5,103 | 0.59% | +1.6% |
| Mariposa County | $2,377 | 0.58% | -5.4% |
| Alpine County | $4,530 | 0.55% | +37.8% |
| Del Norte County | $2,099 | 0.49% | +8.8% |
| Trinity County | $1,888 | 0.26% | +3.4% |
Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.