York County Property Taxes

York County, Maine

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$308/mo escrow

#4 of 16 counties in Maine

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.03%

vs. Maine Avg42.1% above
vs. National Avg37.2% above

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)

Data Story

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$3,691
Maine State Average$2,598
National Average$1,924

York County

1.03%

Effective rate

Maine Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in York County, Maine?
The effective property tax rate in York County, Maine is 1.03%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in York County?
The median annual property tax payment in York County is $3,691. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,769, while those without a mortgage pay $3,538.
How does York County compare to the Maine average?
York County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is lower than the Maine state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in York County is $3,691, compared to the state average of $2,598.
What is the median home value in York County, Maine?
The median home value in York County, Maine is $357,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is York County a low property tax area in Maine?
Yes — York County's effective property tax rate of 1.03% is below the Maine average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax of $3,691 is also comparable to the state average of $2,598, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does York County rank for property taxes in Maine?
York County ranks #4 out of 16 counties in Maine by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.03% and median annual tax of $3,691, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.