San Benito County Property Taxes
San Benito County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
50.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$507/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$751,500
State avg ▲ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,645
$554/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,729
$311/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in San Benito County, California
San Benito's tax rate is well above average
San Benito's effective tax rate of 0.809% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.714%, placing it in the top tier nationally. The median property tax of $6,078 is more than double the national median of $2,690, driven by a median home value of $751,500.
San Benito ranks high among state counties
Among California's 58 counties, San Benito's 0.809% effective rate stands above the state average of 0.714%. The median tax of $6,078 significantly exceeds California's state median of $4,045, making it one of the state's higher-tax counties.
San Benito leads regional tax burden
San Benito's 0.809% rate is the highest among nearby California coastal and valley counties, surpassing San Luis Obispo's 0.705% and San Diego's 0.700%. The combination of high home values and the rate itself makes San Benito a notably expensive county for property taxes.
Median San Benito home exceeds $6,078
With a median home value of $751,500, San Benito homeowners pay approximately $6,078 per year in property taxes. Including mortgage-related assessments, the total can exceed $6,645 annually.
Appeal your assessment to save
San Benito homeowners with higher assessed values should request an assessment review, as overvaluation is common in high-appreciation markets. A successful appeal costs nothing to request and can deliver substantial year-over-year savings.
How San Benito County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
San Benito County
0.81%
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.