York County Property Taxes
York County, Maine
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$308/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$357,200
State avg ▲ $236,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,769
$314/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,538
$295/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in York County, Maine
York balances rates and premium values
York County's effective tax rate of 1.033% is the lowest among all eight counties examined and well below the national median of 1.1%. However, the county's median home value of $357,200 is 27% higher than the national average, resulting in a median property tax of $3,691—the second-highest nationally.
Maine's lowest rates, highest values
York County's 1.033% effective rate is the lowest in Maine, substantially below the state average of 1.107%. Yet the county's median home value of $357,200 is Maine's highest, producing a median tax of $3,691 that tops most Maine counties.
Premium coastal property market
York County's median home value of $357,200 far exceeds Sagadahoc ($300,200) and Waldo ($239,100), reflecting southern Maine's robust real estate market. At 1.033%, York has the state's lowest tax rate, but premium valuations still drive the steepest taxes.
Highest tax bills despite lowest rates
On York County's median home value of $357,200, the lowest state tax rate of 1.033% produces approximately $3,691 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $3,769, reflecting the county's premium real estate market.
High values demand careful review
With York County's premium home prices, a single percentage-point assessment error translates to thousands in annual taxes. Professional assessment review and appeals are especially worthwhile in this high-value market.
How York County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
York County
1.03%
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%
Franklin County
1.07%
Waldo County
1.08%
Oxford County
1.09%
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.