TaxBy County

Sacramento County

Sacramento County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.76%

Median Annual Tax

$3,768

How Sacramento County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sacramento County$3,768
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Sacramento County

0.76%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$4,070

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,878

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,768

Monthly Escrow

$314

Effective Rate

0.76%

vs. California State Average▼ 6.8% below
vs. National Average▲ 40.1% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sacramento County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Sacramento County, California is 0.76%. 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 Sacramento County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sacramento County is $3,768. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,070, while those without a mortgage pay $2,878.
How does Sacramento County compare to the California average?
Sacramento County's effective tax rate of 0.76% is higher than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Sacramento County is $3,768, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Sacramento County, California?
The median home value in Sacramento County, California is $498,900, 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

Yuba County(CA)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$2,865

Kings County(CA)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$2,295

Alameda County(CA)

Rate0.76%
Median Tax$8,061

Solano County(CA)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$4,408
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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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