Alpine County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 383.
The median annual property tax in Alpine County is $3,190, which is 21% lower than the California state average and 66% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $466,100. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,190
-21% vs State
+66% vs US
Median Home Value
$466,100
-18% vs State
+120% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-4% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,091
$258/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,300
$275/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 | $3,190 -8.4% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $3,481 +4.7% | 0.75% |
| 2021 | $3,325 +8.2% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $3,074 +8.6% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $2,831 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$110,781
per year
Monthly Tax
$266
per month
Other Counties in California
San Diego County
Tax: $5,542/yr Rate: 0.70%
Calaveras County
Tax: $3,154/yr Rate: 0.71%
Merced County
Tax: $2,487/yr Rate: 0.68%
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Mono County
Tax: $3,936/yr Rate: 0.77%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Alpine County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Alpine County is $3,190 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $466,100.
How does Alpine County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Alpine County are 66% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Alpine County? ▼
In Alpine County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,091 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,300. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Alpine County? ▼
Property taxes in Alpine County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $110,781. 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.