Yolo County Property Taxes
Yolo County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$381/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$593,800
State avg ▲ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,008
$417/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,741
$312/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Yolo County, California
Yolo's taxes run higher than most U.S. counties
Yolo County's effective tax rate of 0.769% sits well above the national median of 0.714%, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax here is $4,567 annually—70% higher than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher home values and a steeper local tax rate.
Yolo ranks in top half statewide
At 0.769%, Yolo's effective rate exceeds California's state average of 0.714%, making it one of the pricier counties to own property in the state. The median tax bill of $4,567 runs 13% above the state average of $4,045, despite relatively modest home values for the region.
Yolo outpaces nearby Sacramento and Solano
Yolo's 0.769% rate is notably higher than neighboring Sacramento County and Solano County, both closer to the state average. Homeowners in Yolo pay roughly $1,700 more annually than those in comparably valued homes just across the county line.
Buy here? Expect $4,567 yearly tax
A typical Yolo County home valued at $593,800 generates an estimated annual property tax bill of $4,567 without mortgage-related increases. Those with mortgages may owe closer to $5,008 when tax and insurance reserves are pooled into monthly escrow payments.
Challenge inflated assessments and save
Many Yolo County homeowners are overassessed relative to their property's true market value, especially after recent market downturns. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and can often result in lower valuations and immediate tax savings.
How Yolo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Yolo County
0.77%
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.