Wicomico County Property Taxes

Wicomico County, Maryland

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$177/mo escrow

#10 of 24 counties in Maryland

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.89%

vs. Maryland Avg36.3% below
vs. National Avg21.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$238,900

State avg $350,738

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,202

$184/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,933

$161/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 24 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wicomico County, Maryland

Wicomico's rate sits above national norm

Wicomico County's 0.887% effective rate exceeds the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the 52nd percentile. Its median home value of $238,900 falls below the U.S. median of $281,900, resulting in a moderate absolute tax bill despite a slightly above-average rate.

Just above Maryland's state average

Wicomico's 0.887% rate edges slightly above Maryland's 0.957% state average, placing it in the mid-range of Maryland's 24 counties. The $2,120 median tax bill falls well below the state average of $3,328, benefiting from lower home values.

Affordable Eastern Shore option

Wicomico's 0.887% rate trails Queen Anne's (0.793%) and Worcester County (0.755%), but beats none of its Eastern Shore neighbors. At $2,120 median tax, it's lower than all comparable regional counties in absolute terms.

Approximately $2,120 annually

The median Wicomico County property, valued at $238,900, carries a property tax bill of roughly $2,120 per year. Over 30 years, that totals about $63,600 in property taxes.

Your assessment needs a checkup

With a median home value of $238,900, property appreciation often outpaces assessment updates, leaving owners overcharged. Requesting a reassessment takes minutes and could recover $200–$400 annually.

How Wicomico County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wicomico County$2,120
Maryland State Average$3,328
National Average$1,924

Wicomico County

0.89%

Effective rate

Maryland Avg

0.95%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wicomico County, Maryland?
The effective property tax rate in Wicomico County, Maryland is 0.89%. 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 Wicomico County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wicomico County is $2,120. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,202, while those without a mortgage pay $1,933.
How does Wicomico County compare to the Maryland average?
Wicomico County's effective tax rate of 0.89% is lower than the Maryland state average of 0.95%. The median annual property tax in Wicomico County is $2,120, compared to the state average of $3,328.
What is the median home value in Wicomico County, Maryland?
The median home value in Wicomico County, Maryland is $238,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wicomico County a low property tax area in Maryland?
Yes — Wicomico County's effective property tax rate of 0.89% is below the Maryland average of 0.95%. The median annual property tax of $2,120 is also lower the state average of $3,328, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wicomico County rank for property taxes in Maryland?
Wicomico County ranks #10 out of 24 counties in Maryland by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.89% and median annual tax of $2,120, it falls in the middle 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.