Baldwin County Property Taxes
Baldwin County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$102/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.74%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,700
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,381
$115/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$969
$81/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Baldwin County, Georgia
Baldwin's low rate ranks in top tier nationally
Baldwin County's 0.742% effective rate ranks among America's lowest-taxed counties, placing it in the top 10% nationally. A median home valued at $164,700 generates only $1,222 in annual taxes—still well below the national median of $2,690.
Georgia's most favorable rate in this group
Baldwin County's 0.742% effective rate significantly undercuts Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly counties. Its median tax of $1,222 sits $307 below the state median, despite higher-valued homes than rural peers.
Clear tax advantage over region
Baldwin County (0.742%) offers substantially lower rates than all analyzed neighbors, including Appling (0.846%), Atkinson (0.883%), and Bacon (1.022%). For Mid-Georgia residents, Baldwin provides exceptional tax efficiency.
Lowest taxes on typical home
On a median $164,700 home, Baldwin County residents pay approximately $1,222 annually—the lowest median bill in this county group relative to property value. With mortgage and insurance, annual costs rise to about $1,381 for typical homeowners.
Even low-tax counties have appeal opportunities
Baldwin County's favorable rates don't eliminate assessment errors; overvalued properties still occur here. If your assessed value seems inflated compared to recent neighborhood sales, a free appeal could lower an already reasonable tax bill further.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Baldwin County
In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.
Baldwin County has an effective property tax rate of 0.74%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,222. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Baldwin County's current rate, or contact the Baldwin County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Baldwin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Baldwin County
0.74%
Effective rate
Georgia Avg
0.85%
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.