Alameda County Property Taxes
Alameda County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
99.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$672/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.76%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$1,057,400
State avg ▲ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$9,108
$759/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,709
$476/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Alameda County, California
Alameda's taxes dwarf national average
Alameda County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 0.762%, nearly three times the national median of 0.25%. At this rate, Alameda ranks in the 85th percentile nationally—among the highest-taxed counties in America.
Above average within California
Alameda's 0.762% effective rate exceeds California's state average of 0.714%, placing it in the upper tier among the state's 58 counties. Alameda homeowners pay $8,061 in median annual taxes, well above the state median of $4,045.
Higher taxes than Bay Area peers
Alameda's 0.762% rate outpaces nearby Contra Costa County (0.831%) and exceeds most inland neighbors like Amador (0.695%) and Alpine (0.684%). The Bay Area pattern reflects both high property values and special districts serving wealthy regions.
Typical Alameda home costs $8,061 yearly
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $1,057,400 pays approximately $8,061 in annual property taxes. Add mortgage interest deduction benefits and total tax liability climbs to $9,108 when mortgaged.
Challenge your assessment if overvalued
Many Alameda County homeowners are unaware they can appeal their assessed values—especially after market shifts. A successful appeal could reduce your annual tax burden significantly; the county reassesses periodically, but you can file an appeal independently.
How Alameda County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alameda County
0.76%
Effective rate
California Avg
0.71%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
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.