Allegany County, Maryland Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Maryland. Population: 19,294.
The median annual property tax in Allegany County is $1,609, which is 52% lower than the Maryland state average and 16% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $149,200. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,609
-52% vs State
-16% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,200
-57% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
+13% vs State
+14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,712
$143/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,485
$124/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 | $1,609 -0.1% | 1.08% |
| 2022 | $1,611 +2.9% | 1.12% |
| 2021 | $1,565 +2.0% | 1.19% |
| 2020 | $1,534 +3.8% | 1.21% |
| 2019 | $1,478 | 1.22% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,393
per year
Monthly Tax
$134
per month
Other Counties in Maryland
Carroll County
Tax: $3,837/yr Rate: 0.94%
Cecil County
Tax: $3,059/yr Rate: 0.98%
St. Mary's County
Tax: $3,392/yr Rate: 0.87%
Worcester County
Tax: $2,629/yr Rate: 0.76%
Montgomery County
Tax: $5,341/yr Rate: 0.87%
Somerset County
Tax: $1,603/yr Rate: 0.98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Allegany County, Maryland? ▼
The median annual property tax in Allegany County is $1,609 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $149,200.
How does Allegany County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Allegany County are 16% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.08% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Allegany County? ▼
In Allegany County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,712 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,485. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Allegany County? ▼
Property taxes in Allegany County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $57,393. 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.