Alameda County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 320,712.
The median annual property tax in Alameda County is $8,061, which is 99% higher than the California state average and 319% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $1,057,400. Property taxes represent 6.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$8,061
+99% vs State
+319% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,057,400
+86% vs State
+400% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
+7% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$9,108
$759/mo
Without Mortgage
$5,709
$476/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,061 +5.8% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $7,622 +10.9% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $6,873 +7.9% | 0.79% |
| 2020 | $6,369 +6.3% | 0.77% |
| 2019 | $5,990 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$126,240
per year
Monthly Tax
$672
per month
Other Counties in California
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Sonoma County
Tax: $5,580/yr Rate: 0.72%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
El Dorado County
Tax: $4,510/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Alameda County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Alameda County is $8,061 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $1,057,400.
How does Alameda County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Alameda County are 319% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Alameda County? ▼
In Alameda County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $9,108 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $5,709. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Alameda County? ▼
Property taxes in Alameda County represent approximately 6.4% of the median household income of $126,240. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.