Maryland Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 24 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$3,328
Average Rate
0.95%
Average Home Value
$350,738
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$3,328
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.95%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$350,738
National avg $281,900
Counties
24
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Maryland
Maryland taxes below the national average
Maryland's average effective property tax rate of 0.957% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.03%, making it a relatively moderate-tax state. This advantage extends to the dollar amount too: the median Maryland homeowner pays $3,328 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—but that's partly because Maryland homes are worth more, with a median value of $350,738 versus the national median of $281,900.
Wide variation across Maryland's 24 counties
Tax rates swing dramatically across Maryland, from Talbot County's modest 0.658% to Baltimore city's steep 1.476%—a difference of more than 120%. The real shock comes in annual bills: Somerset County homeowners pay just $1,603 per year, while Howard County residents fork over $6,814, a gap of over $5,200 that reflects both rate differences and home value disparities.
A typical Maryland home costs $3,328 yearly in taxes
The median Maryland homeowner lives in a house worth $350,738 and pays $3,328 in annual property taxes. That works out to roughly $277 per month—a meaningful expense that varies significantly depending on which county you call home, with Howard County's $6,814 median bill more than four times Somerset County's $1,603.
Suburban counties bear the heaviest tax load
Maryland's wealthiest suburban counties—Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's—dominate the high-tax list, with annual bills of $6,814, $5,341, and $4,662 respectively, reflecting both higher tax rates and significantly higher home values. By contrast, the state's rural and Eastern Shore counties like Talbot, Somerset, and Garrett keep rates and bills low, though residents there still live in homes worth substantially less than suburban peers.
Maryland: moderate taxes, but choose your county wisely
Maryland overall offers below-average property taxes compared to the nation, but the 0.818-percentage-point spread between lowest and highest rates means your specific county matters enormously. Prospective residents seeking lower tax bills should look east and south to rural counties; those willing to pay more get access to Maryland's wealthiest, most developed suburban communities with top-rated schools.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Maryland Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 1.08% | $1,609 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,836 |
| Baltimore city | 1.48% | $3,236 |
| Baltimore County | 1.10% | $3,645 |
| Calvert County | 0.88% | $3,858 |
| Caroline County | 0.92% | $2,513 |
| Carroll County | 0.94% | $3,837 |
| Cecil County | 0.98% | $3,059 |
| Charles County | 1.04% | $4,179 |
| Dorchester County | 0.95% | $2,399 |
| Frederick County | 1.02% | $4,463 |
| Garrett County | 0.83% | $1,792 |
| Harford County | 0.93% | $3,424 |
| Howard County | 1.18% | $6,814 |
| Kent County | 0.94% | $2,896 |
| Montgomery County | 0.87% | $5,341 |
| Prince George's County | 1.15% | $4,662 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.79% | $3,503 |
| Somerset County | 0.98% | $1,603 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.87% | $3,392 |
| Talbot County | 0.66% | $2,623 |
| Washington County | 0.89% | $2,444 |
| Wicomico County | 0.89% | $2,120 |
| Worcester County | 0.76% | $2,629 |
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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.