Tuolumne County Property Taxes

Tuolumne County, California

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

32.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$228/mo escrow

#13 of 58 counties in California

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.67%

vs. California Avg32.3% below
vs. National Avg1.7% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$406,200

State avg $569,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,887

$241/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,498

$208/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#13

of 58 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tuolumne County, California

Tuolumne's tax rate slightly below state average

Tuolumne County's effective tax rate of 0.674% sits modestly below California's 0.714% average, placing it among the middle-tier counties statewide. The median property tax of $2,737 exceeds the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value of $406,200.

Moderate tax rate across California

Tuolumne ranks slightly below the state average with an effective rate of 0.674% compared to California's 0.714%. The median tax of $2,737 falls substantially below the state median of $4,045 due to relatively lower home prices in the county.

Middle ground among mountain and valley counties

Tuolumne's 0.674% effective rate falls between Trinity (0.539%) and Tehama (0.632%) to the north, and Stanislaus (0.709%) to the west. The rate positions Tuolumne as more affordable than Sutter (0.779%), Tulare (0.730%), and Sonoma (0.716%).

A $406,200 home costs $2,737 yearly

The typical Tuolumne homeowner with a $406,200 property pays approximately $2,737 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage-related assessments, the total reaches $2,887.

Review your assessment for overvaluation

While Tuolumne's tax rate sits near the state average, homeowners should still examine their property valuations for accuracy. A successful appeal can lower your annual tax bill, especially if your home's market value has shifted since the last assessment.

How Tuolumne County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tuolumne County$2,737
California State Average$4,045
National Average$1,924

Tuolumne County

0.67%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tuolumne County, California?
The effective property tax rate in Tuolumne County, California is 0.67%. 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 Tuolumne County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tuolumne County is $2,737. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,887, while those without a mortgage pay $2,498.
How does Tuolumne County compare to the California average?
Tuolumne County's effective tax rate of 0.67% is lower than the California state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in Tuolumne County is $2,737, compared to the state average of $4,045.
What is the median home value in Tuolumne County, California?
The median home value in Tuolumne County, California is $406,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Tuolumne County a low property tax area in California?
Yes — Tuolumne County's effective property tax rate of 0.67% is below the California average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax of $2,737 is also lower the state average of $4,045, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Tuolumne County rank for property taxes in California?
Tuolumne County ranks #13 out of 58 counties in California by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.67% and median annual tax of $2,737, it falls in the lower 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.