Baker County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 810.
The median annual property tax in Baker County is $1,042, which is 32% lower than the Georgia state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $120,100. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,042
-32% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$120,100
-34% vs State
-43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
-3% vs State
-8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$572
$48/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,157
$96/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 | $1,042 +14.1% | 0.87% |
| 2022 | $913 +10.0% | 0.75% |
| 2021 | $830 -1.9% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $846 +23.5% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $685 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$44,405
per year
Monthly Tax
$87
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Early County
Tax: $1,069/yr Rate: 0.82%
Pierce County
Tax: $1,209/yr Rate: 0.92%
Floyd County
Tax: $1,560/yr Rate: 0.80%
Ware County
Tax: $1,077/yr Rate: 1.01%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Telfair County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 1.09%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Baker County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Baker County is $1,042 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $120,100.
How does Baker County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Baker County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.87% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Baker County? ▼
In Baker County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $572 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,157. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Baker County? ▼
Property taxes in Baker County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $44,405. 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.