Newton County Property Taxes
Newton County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$178/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.91%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$233,300
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,276
$190/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,678
$140/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#89
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Newton County, Georgia
Newton County slightly above US average
Newton County's 0.914% effective tax rate sits just above the national median, placing it in the 55th percentile across U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,133 falls slightly below the national median of $2,690, thanks to Newton's median home value of $233,300.
Among Georgia's higher-tax counties
Newton County's effective rate of 0.914% exceeds the Georgia state average of 0.898%, ranking it in the upper-middle tier statewide. Households here pay roughly $604 more annually than the state median, reflecting stronger school funding and local services.
Newton leads the local pack
Newton County's 0.914% rate is the highest in its immediate region, surpassing Oglethorpe County (0.719%), Pickens County (0.661%), and Muscogee County (0.837%). This reflects Newton's position as a growing suburban county with higher service demands.
Higher value, higher taxes in Newton
A homeowner with a median-value property of $233,300 in Newton County pays approximately $2,133 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that amount increases to $2,276; without one, it drops to $1,678, reflecting the county's above-average effective rate.
Overassessment may justify appeal
Newton County homeowners paying at or above the median should verify their property assessment for accuracy, as overvalued homes in rapidly growing areas are common. Filing a formal challenge with the assessor's office could lower your tax obligation significantly.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Newton 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.
Newton County has an effective property tax rate of 0.91%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,133. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Newton County's current rate, or contact the Newton County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Newton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Newton County
0.91%
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.