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The average amount people pay in property taxes in every US state
- New data from WalletHub shows the amount a typical homeowner will pay in property taxes in all 50 states, ranging from about $560 a year in Alabama to about $7,800 a year in New Jersey.
- Some of the states with higher property taxes are ones with much higher costs of living. States in New England and the Northeast took seven of the top 10 spots.
- However, there are some surprising states in the top 10 most expensive states for property taxes - both Illinois and Wisconsin made the top 10 with median home values under $200,000.
- The states with the lowest property taxes also tend to be states with low costs of living, including Alabama, West Virginia, and Arkansas.
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Homeownership looks very different across the US, and varying property taxes in each state can be a big part of that.
According to new data from WalletHub, property taxes can range from a modest $560 a year in Alabama to an extreme $7,800 per year in New Jersey, Americans can see big differences in their home values, tax rates, and, in turn, the property taxes they pay each year, depending on where they live.
WalletHub compiled data from US Census Bureau for each state's median real estate tax payment and median home price. The state tax rate was found by dividing the median tax payment by home price.
The typical US homeowner pays about $2,279 in property taxes, according to WalletHub's data. But, for residents of some states, that typical amount could be half of what their tax bill actually looks like. Here's what the typical homeowner in every US state pays in property taxes each year.
51. Alabama
Alabama has the lowest property taxes in the US.
Property tax rate: 0.42%
Median property value: $132,100
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $558
50. West Virginia
West Virginia has some seriously low tax rates, and low median home values to match.
Property tax rate: 0.59%
Median property value: $111,600
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $653
49. Arkansas
Arkansas is a pretty affordable state to live in, and low property taxes are a big help.
Property tax rate: 0.63%
Median property value: $118,500
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $743
48. Louisiana
Louisiana residents will face a fairly modest property tax rate, and a small payment of $795.
Property tax rate: 0.52%
Median property value: $152,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $795
47. South Carolina
With low property taxes and relatively nice weather year-round, South Carolina is a fairly affordable option for coastal living.
Property tax rate: 0.57%
Median property value: $148,600
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $851
46. Mississippi
Mississippi offers residents low property values in addition to tax rates below 1%.
Property tax rate: 0.80%
Median property value: $109,300
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $879
45. Kentucky
Kentucky's low tax rates make it an affordable place to own property.
Property tax rate: 0.86%
Median property value: $130,000
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,120
44. Tennessee
Tennessee is a fairly affordable place to own land, and it ties with Kentucky for annual taxes on a median value house.
Property tax rate: 0.74%
Median property value: $151,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,120
43. Oklahoma
Oklahoma's tax rates are relatively high compared to others this low in the ranking, but affordable property values keep the annual tax owed down considerably.
Property tax rate: 0.90%
Median property value: $125,800
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,129
42. Indiana
Indiana is a pretty affordable place to own property, with a tax rate well below 1%.
Property tax rate: 0.87%
Median property value: $130,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,130
41. Wyoming
While tax rates in Wyoming are fairly low, property rates are higher, putting it at a much higher spot on the list.
Property tax rate: 0.61%
Median property value: $204,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,256
40. New Mexico
New Mexico is fairly affordable, and offers residents some affordable tax rates.
Property tax rate: 0.78%
Median property value: $163,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,272
39. Idaho
The property taxes in Idaho are fairly low, though property values are higher than many other states this low on the list.
Property tax rate: 0.75%
Median property value: $176,800
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,272
38. Delaware
Delaware might have very low tax rates, but high property values make annual taxes on the median property higher than in other states.
Property tax rate: 0.56%
Median property value: $238,600
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,329
37. North Carolina
North Carolina is a fairly affordable place to own property.
Property tax rate: 0.86%
Median property value: $161,000
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,378
36. Arizona
Arizona's high property values are high, but tax rates aren't too high.
Property tax rate: 0.72%
Median property value: $193,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,398
35. Missouri
Missouri's tax rate is very close to 1%, but property values there aren't very high.
Property tax rate: 0.99%
Median property value: $145,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,435
34. Georgia
A million dollars could get you quite a bit of house in Georgia, but with a 0.91% tax rate, you'll pay for it in taxes.
Property tax rate: 0.91%
Median property value: $158,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,448
33. Nevada
Nevada's property values are high, but low taxes help to keep it affordable.
Property tax rate: 0.69%
Median property value: $216,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,331
32. Hawaii
Property isn't cheap in Hawaii — with median values at over $500,000, it's not super affordable. But, Hawaiians have the lowest tax rates in the US.
Property tax rate: 0.27%
Median property value: $563,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,529
31. Colorado
Colorado offers residents a choice of big cities and more rural, mountain living, but both come with a pretty low tax rate in this state.
Property tax rate: 0.55%
Median property value: $286,100
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,575
30. Utah
Median property values above $200,000 make Utah expensive, but low tax rates are helpful.
Property tax rate: 0.66%
Median property value: $238,300
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,576
29. Florida
Florida falls somewhere in the middle when it comes to property taxes and home values.
Property tax rate: 0.98%
Median property value: $178,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,752
28. Montana
Montana has median home values at over the $200,000 mark, but relatively low property taxes.
Property tax rate: 0.42%
Median property value: $132,100
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $558
27. North Dakota
North Dakota comes in at the middle of the list, with tax rates over 1% and median home values higher than many other Midwestern states.
Property tax rate: 1.01%
Median property value: $174,100
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,765
26. Kansas
Kansas residents pay higher tax rates than many of the states lower on this list, but median home values are much lower than many of those states.
Property tax rate: 1.40%
Median property value: $139,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,952
25. South Dakota
South Dakota's high tax rate makes up for the fact that median home values are affordable.
Property tax rate: 1.32%
Median property value: $152,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,012
24. Virginia
Virginia has a pretty average tax rate, but high home values will cost Virginia homeowners more than most states.
Property tax rate: 0.80%
Median property value: $255,800
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,049
23. Iowa
The typical Iowan will pay a higher rate than most Americans.
Property tax rate: 1.53%
Median property value: $137,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,099
22. Ohio
Even with relatively low median home values, Ohio's tax rate over 1.50% puts it in the top 20 most expensive states for property taxes.
Property tax rate: 1.57%
Median property value: $137,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,099
21. Michigan
With higher taxes and home values than its southern neighbor, Ohio, Michigan residents will pay a bit more.
Property tax rate: 1.64%
Median property value: $136,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,124
20. Minnesota
Minnesota residents will pay more than residents of neighboring states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, thanks to higher home prices.
Property tax rate: 1.15%
Median property value: $199,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,225
19. Maine
High taxes in Maine mean that residents will pay a good amount for property tax.
Property tax rate: 1.35%
Median property value: $179,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,435
18. Nebraska
Nebraska's taxes are fairly high, meaning that residents will pay over $2,500 in taxes each year.
Property tax rate: 1.80%
Median property value: $142,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,565
17. Pennsylvania
Home values in Pennsylvania are a little bit higher than the median. But, high tax rates leave Pennsylvanians paying about $2,700 a year in property tax.
Property tax rate: 1.58%
Median property value: $170,500
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,691
16. Oregon
Oregon's high tax rates and high home costs have Oregon residents paying just over $2,700 each year in property taxes alone.
Property tax rate: 1.04%
Median property value: $265,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,755
15. Texas
Texas doesn't have too high of a median home value, but high tax rates mean that the typical Texan will pay quite a bit in property taxes.
Property tax rate: 1.83%
Median property value: $151,500
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,775
14. Washington DC
The median property value in the US capital is $537,400, but low taxes mean that the typical DC resident will pay about $2,900 in property taxes.
Property tax rate: 0.55%
Median property value: $537,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,930
13. Washington
Washington has fairly high tax rates, and high median home values, too.
Property tax rate: 1.03%
Median property value: $286,800
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,958
12. Alaska
The typical Alaskan homeowner will spend over $3,100 in property taxes each year.
Property tax rate: 1.19%
Median property value: $261,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,117
11. Maryland
With median home prices at nearly $300,000, Maryland makes the top 10 states for highest property taxes.
Property tax rate: 1.10%
Median property value: $296,500
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,257
10. Wisconsin
Wisconsin residents pay close to 2% in property taxes, putting it in the top 10 states in the US with the highest property taxes.
Property tax rate: 1.94%
Median property value: $169,300
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,286
9. California
With the third-highest median home values in the US, it's not shocking to see California near the top of the list.
Property tax rate: 0.77%
Median property value: $443,400
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,141
8. Rhode Island
The typical Rhode Islander will pay over $4,000 a year in property taxes.
Property tax rate: 0.77%
Median property value: $242,200
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,013
7. Vermont
The typical Vermonter will have a home half the value of the typical Californian, but will pay about $600 more in property tax each year than a Californian. Thank property taxes near 2% for that.
Property tax rate: 1.83%
Median property value: $220,600
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,040
6. Illinois
Illinois homeowners will pay the second-highest property tax in the US at 2.31%.
Property tax rate: 2.31%
Median property value: $179,700
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,157
5. Massachusetts
The typical Massachusetts homeowner will shell out over $4,300 each year for property taxes.
Property tax rate: 1.22%
Median property value: $352,600
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,309
4. New York
New Yorkers' typically high home values make a typical tax rate turn into a nearly $5,000-per-year property tax payment.
Property tax rate: 1.68%
Median property value: $293,000
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,915
3. New Hampshire
New Hampshire residents have the third-highest property tax values, and the typical resident will pay over $5,300 each year in property taxes.
Property tax rate: 2.20%
Median property value: $244,900
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,388
2. Connecticut
High tax rates and a high median home value makes property taxes in Connecticut rather expensive.
Property tax rate: 2.07%
Median property value: $270,000
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,582
1. New Jersey
The typical New Jersey homeowner will face about $7,800 each year, making it the most expensive state for property taxes in the US.
Property tax rate: 2.44%
Median property value: $321,100
Annual tax on the median-valued property: $7,840
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