Davis County Property Taxes

Davis County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$212/mo escrow

#20 of 29 counties in Utah

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.54%

vs. Utah Avg40.3% above
vs. National Avg5.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$470,500

State avg $377,586

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,534

$211/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,580

$215/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 29 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Davis County, Utah

Davis County taxes near national median

At 0.541%, Davis's effective tax rate sits nearly at the national median of 0.590%, placing it in the middle of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median annual tax of $2,546 runs just 5% below the national median of $2,690.

Utah's highest median annual tax

Davis ranks 9th among Utah's 29 counties in effective tax rate at 0.541%—0.043% above the state average of 0.498%. With a median property tax of $2,546, Davis homeowners pay $731 more annually than the statewide median, reflecting both higher home values and higher tax rates.

Steeper than most Wasatch Front counties

Davis's 0.541% rate exceeds neighboring Salt Lake (0.533%) and Weber (0.523%), though all three Wasatch Front counties run above the state average. Davis combines high home values ($470,500 median) with above-average tax rates, resulting in the state's steepest tax bills.

Davis County's substantial annual tax bill

The median Davis County home valued at $470,500 carries an annual property tax of $2,546. At roughly $212 per month, Davis homeowners pay significantly more than Utah residents elsewhere, though still less than national averages.

Appeals pay off in high-value county

With higher home values and tax bills, Davis County homeowners have more to gain from a successful assessment appeal. If recent appraisals or comparable sales show your property is valued below the county's assessment, challenging it could save hundreds annually.

How Davis County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Davis County$2,546
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Davis County

0.54%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Davis County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Davis County, Utah is 0.54%. 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 Davis County?
The median annual property tax payment in Davis County is $2,546. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,534, while those without a mortgage pay $2,580.
How does Davis County compare to the Utah average?
Davis County's effective tax rate of 0.54% is higher than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Davis County is $2,546, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Davis County, Utah?
The median home value in Davis County, Utah is $470,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Davis County property tax rate higher than the Utah average?
Davis County's effective property tax rate of 0.54% is higher than the Utah average of 0.48%. This difference of 0.06% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Davis County rank for property taxes in Utah?
Davis County ranks #20 out of 29 counties in Utah by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.54% and median annual tax of $2,546, 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.