Sacramento County Property Taxes

Sacramento County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$314/mo escrow

#46 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.76%

vs. California Avg6.8% below
vs. National Avg40.1% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$498,900

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,070

$339/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,878

$240/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#46

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sacramento County, California

Sacramento taxes exceed national average

Sacramento's effective tax rate of 0.755% runs higher than the national median of 0.714%, placing it in the upper-middle range nationally. At $3,768, the median property tax bill is 40% above the national median of $2,690.

Sacramento sits near state average

Sacramento County's 0.755% effective rate is above California's state average of 0.714%, positioning it in the middle-to-upper range among the state's counties. The median tax of $3,768 remains slightly below the state median of $4,045.

Sacramento compares to nearby inland

Sacramento's 0.755% rate falls between San Joaquin County's 0.765% and San Bernardino County's 0.704%, making it a moderate-tax county in the inland region. Home values here are similar to nearby counties, keeping tax bills relatively competitive.

Median Sacramento home costs $3,768

With a median home value of $498,900, Sacramento homeowners pay approximately $3,768 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages may see total property-related taxes reach $4,070.

Check if you're overassessed

Sacramento County residents should review their property assessments, as many homeowners discover their properties are valued above fair market. Filing an assessment appeal is free and could yield significant annual savings.

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

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.
Why is Sacramento County property tax rate higher than the California average?
Sacramento County's effective property tax rate of 0.76% is higher than the California average of 0.71%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Sacramento County rank for property taxes in California?
Sacramento County ranks #46 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.76% and median annual tax of $3,768, it falls in the upper 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.