Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Effective Tax Rate

0.64%

Median Annual Tax

$1,387

How Santa Cruz County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Santa Cruz County$1,387

Arizona State Average$1,349

National Average$1,924

Santa Cruz County

0.64%

Effective rate

Arizona Avg

0.55%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,393

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,377

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

Home Value

Annual Tax

$1,387

Monthly Escrow

$116

Effective Rate

0.64%

vs. Arizona State Average▲ 2.8% above

vs. National Average▼ 48.4% below

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

The effective property tax rate in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is 0.64%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.

How much are property taxes in Santa Cruz County?

The median annual property tax payment in Santa Cruz County is $1,387. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,393, while those without a mortgage pay $1,377.

How does Santa Cruz County compare to the Arizona average?

Santa Cruz County's effective tax rate of 0.64% is higher than the Arizona state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in Santa Cruz County is $1,387, compared to the state average of $1,349.

What is the median home value in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

The median home value in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is $216,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

How are property taxes calculated in Arizona?

Property taxes in Arizona are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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