Inyo County Property Taxes

Inyo County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$199/mo escrow

#32 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. California Avg40.9% below
vs. National Avg11.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$338,400

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,947

$246/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,866

$156/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#32

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Inyo County, California

Inyo's tax rate mirrors California's average

Inyo County's effective tax rate of 0.707% virtually matches California's 0.714% average, placing it squarely in the middle nationally. The median property tax of $2,392 falls slightly below the national median of $2,690, reflecting moderately valued regional properties.

Inyo ranks near California's median tax burden

At 0.707%, Inyo County sits almost exactly at the state average, making it representative of typical California tax burdens. Its median property tax of $2,392 is substantially below the state average of $4,045, due to lower median home values of $338,400.

Inyo offers moderate rates among mountain counties

Inyo's 0.707% rate falls between Glenn County's lower 0.647% and Fresno County's 0.746%, offering a middle ground for mountain and foothill residents. The county provides reasonable tax stability compared to both lower-tax and higher-tax regional neighbors.

Inyo homeowners pay approximately $2,392 yearly

A median Inyo County home valued at $338,400 generates an estimated annual property tax bill of $2,392. With a mortgage, expect $2,947; without one, approximately $1,866.

Review your assessment for potential savings

Like all California counties, Inyo homeowners should verify their assessed value matches recent comparable sales in their neighborhood. A free appeal to the assessor costs nothing and could result in meaningful tax relief if your home is overvalued.

How Inyo County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Inyo County$2,392
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Inyo County

0.71%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Inyo County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Inyo County, California is 0.71%. 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 Inyo County?
The median annual property tax payment in Inyo County is $2,392. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,947, while those without a mortgage pay $1,866.
How does Inyo County compare to the California average?
Inyo County's effective tax rate of 0.71% is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Inyo County is $2,392, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Inyo County, California?
The median home value in Inyo County, California is $338,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Inyo County a low property tax area in California?
Yes — Inyo County's effective property tax rate of 0.71% is below the California average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax of $2,392 is also lower the state average of $4,045, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Inyo County rank for property taxes in California?
Inyo County ranks #32 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.71% and median annual tax of $2,392, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.