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Kern County

Kern County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.91%

Median Annual Tax

$2,833

How Kern County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kern County$2,833
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Kern County

0.91%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,142

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,235

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,833

Monthly Escrow

$236

Effective Rate

0.91%

vs. California State Average▼ 30% below
vs. National Average▲ 5.3% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kern County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Kern County, California is 0.91%. 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 Kern County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kern County is $2,833. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,142, while those without a mortgage pay $2,235.
How does Kern County compare to the California average?
Kern County's effective tax rate of 0.91% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Kern County is $2,833, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Kern County, California?
The median home value in Kern County, California is $310,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in California?
Property taxes in California 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.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Placer County(CA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$5,600

Imperial County(CA)

Rate0.84%
Median Tax$2,348

Contra Costa County(CA)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$6,903

Riverside County(CA)

Rate0.82%
Median Tax$4,189
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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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