Oxford County Property Taxes
Oxford County, Maine
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$175/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$192,300
State avg ▼ $236,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,293
$191/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,867
$156/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford taxes below U.S. median
Oxford County's effective tax rate of 1.094% sits well below the national median of 1.1%, putting homeowners in a favorable position. The county's median property tax of $2,103 is substantially lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower tax rates and more modest home values.
Middle-ground rates within Maine
Oxford County's 1.094% effective rate ranks it just slightly below Maine's state average of 1.107%, placing it squarely in the middle of Maine's 16 counties. The county's median tax of $2,103 is notably lower than the statewide median of $2,598, making it a relatively affordable option for Maine homeowners.
Competitive among western Maine counties
Oxford County's tax rate of 1.094% is lower than neighboring Penobscot County (1.256%) but slightly higher than Piscataquis County (0.970%). Among the region's mid-sized counties, Oxford offers a balanced tax burden with median home values around $192,300.
What $2,103 means in real terms
On Oxford County's median home value of $192,300, the effective rate of 1.094% translates to approximately $2,103 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay closer to $2,293 annually, while those without pay around $1,867.
Challenge your assessment today
Many Oxford County homeowners are unknowingly overassessed, paying more than their property is worth. Filing an appeal with your assessor's office costs nothing and could result in substantial savings on your annual tax bill.
How Oxford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Oxford County
1.09%
Effective rate
Maine Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Maine
Hancock County
0.88%
Lincoln County
0.93%
Piscataquis County
0.97%
York County
1.03%
Franklin County
1.07%
Waldo County
1.08%
Cumberland County
1.11%
Sagadahoc County
1.12%
Washington County
1.12%
Kennebec County
1.14%
Somerset County
1.16%
Aroostook County
1.22%
Knox County
1.25%
Androscoggin County
1.26%
Penobscot County
1.26%
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.