Georgia Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 159 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,610
Average Rate
0.81%
Average Home Value
$198,523
County tax atlas
Georgia property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
158/159
Avg rate
0.81%
Avg bill
$1,610
Avg home
$198,523
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,610
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.81%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$198,523
National avg $281,900
Counties
159
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Georgia
Georgia taxes below the national average
Georgia homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 0.898%, well below the national median of 1.03%—putting the state among the 20 lowest-tax states in the country. This translates to real savings: the state's median property tax bill of $1,529 is just 57% of the national median of $2,690, even though Georgia's median home value ($180,827) is notably lower than the national average ($281,900).
Wide variation across Georgia's 159 counties
County effective tax rates span from Fannin County's modest 0.349% to Stewart County's steeper 1.711%—a five-fold difference that reshapes what homeowners actually pay. Median property tax bills range from $562 in Wheeler County to $3,847 in Fulton County, revealing significant inequality in the tax burden across the state.
Typical Georgia homeowner pays $1,529 annually
The median Georgia homeowner with a home valued at $180,827 pays approximately $1,529 in annual property taxes. This comparatively modest bill reflects Georgia's lower effective tax rate and makes homeownership more affordable for middle-income families statewide.
Metro Atlanta dominates the high-tax counties
Fulton ($3,847), Forsyth ($3,747), and Gwinnett ($3,381) counties—all anchoring the Atlanta metropolitan area—lead the state in absolute tax bills, driven by higher home values rather than higher rates. Rural and exurban counties like Wheeler ($562), Atkinson ($674), and Appling ($689) impose the lowest tax burdens, reflecting lower property values across less developed regions.
Low-tax state with outsized metro burden
Georgia is a low-tax state overall, with rates and bills well below national averages—a clear advantage for cost-conscious homeowners in rural and suburban areas. However, those moving to high-growth Atlanta suburbs should expect significantly higher property tax bills, even though county rates there remain close to the state average.
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.