Tuolumne County Property Taxes
Tuolumne County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$228/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
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)
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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
0.67%
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.