Polk County Property Taxes
Polk County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$295/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$419,500
State avg ▲ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,705
$309/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,200
$267/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#24
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Polk County, Oregon
Polk's rate slightly above national median
Polk County's 0.842% effective tax rate edges above the national median of 0.99%, placing it in the moderate-to-high tier nationally. The median property tax of $3,534 is roughly 31% higher than the national median of $2,690.
Above Oregon average, mid-state rank
At 0.842%, Polk exceeds Oregon's 0.775% state average and ranks among the higher-taxing counties in the state. The median tax bill of $3,534 surpasses Oregon's $2,745 average, though Polk homes are moderately valued compared to Portland-area counties.
Higher than Willamette Valley peers
Polk's 0.842% rate runs noticeably above Marion County's 0.752%, making it one of the Willamette Valley's steeper tax environments. The median home value here ($419,500) is consistent with the broader region but carries a higher effective rate burden.
Annual tax on median home: $3,534
A typical Polk County home worth $419,500 generates an annual property tax bill of $3,534 at the county's 0.842% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay about $3,705; those without mortgages pay approximately $3,200.
Assessment reviews often reveal overages
Polk County homeowners frequently discover their assessed values exceed recent market sales, making formal appeals a practical money-saving step. Requesting a reassessment when market conditions shift downward can unlock significant annual tax relief.
How Polk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Polk County
0.84%
Effective rate
Oregon Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.