Maryland · County property tax · ACS 2024
Baltimore city Property Taxes
The median homeowner in Baltimore city pays $3,354 a year, an effective rate of 1.46%, 68% above the U.S. average.
- $3,354
- Median tax / yr
- 1.46%
- Effective rate
- +68%
- vs U.S. average
- #1 of 24
- rank in MD
The verdict
Homeowners in Baltimore city pay a median $3,354 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.46%, more affordable than 12% of U.S. counties.
- $3,354
- Median annual tax bill, 2024
- 1.46%
- Effective rate on median home
- #2750 of 3135
- U.S. counties by tax burden
- +68%
- vs the national average bill
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($229,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Maryland. Owner-occupied homes: 121,471.
The median annual property tax in Baltimore city is $3,354, which is 18% lower than the Maryland state average and 68% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.46% on a median home value of $229,600. Property taxes represent 5.4% of the median household income in this county. All property tax data shown below is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, which aggregates self-reported tax payments from homeowner households across the county. This page includes tax trends over multiple years, comparisons with neighboring counties, and a rent-versus-own cost analysis.
What This Data Tells Us About Baltimore city
Homeowners in Baltimore city pay a median annual property tax of $3,354, which is 68% higher than the national average and 18% below the Maryland state average. The effective tax rate of 1.46% on a median home value of $229,600 reflects how the local assessment base and millage combine into an actual bill.
Property taxes in Baltimore city represent about 5.4% of the median household income of $62,177, compared with a common national benchmark of 2% to 4%. Homeowners with a mortgage report a median of $3,608 in annual property tax while those without a mortgage report $2,760 - a gap that usually reflects differences in home value rather than differences in tax rate. Compared with 2023, the median tax bill changed by 3.6%, which tracks reassessment cycles and changes in the underlying home value distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe the median homeowner household in Baltimore city as reported to the Census Bureau, your own bill can differ based on your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and municipal overlays. Always consult your county assessor, tax collector, or a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on these numbers.
With vs Without Mortgage
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
How Baltimore city compares
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value), ACS 2024.
Baltimore city's effective rate is higher than 96% of the 24 counties in Maryland - ranking #1 of 24 for property tax burden.
Where Baltimore city sits among every U.S. county
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value)
1.46% more affordable than 12% of 3,135 U.S. counties
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Baltimore city vs Benchmarks
| Metric | Baltimore city | Maryland Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Tax | $3,354 | $4,093 | $1,993 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% | 0.97% | 0.92% |
| Median Home Value | $229,600 | $419,900 | $227,791 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Tax-burden differences across rows reflect millage decisions, assessment-ratio practices, and the residential-vs-commercial mix of each tax base.
Think your Baltimore city property tax bill is too high?
A successful appeal can lower your assessed value by 10-25%, cutting your annual tax bill by hundreds or thousands of dollars. Use our free Appeal Savings Estimator to project savings on your specific home, then read our step-by-step appeal guide for the exact procedure in Maryland.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,354 +3.6% | 1.46% |
| 2023 | $3,236 +5.6% | 1.48% |
| 2022 | $3,065 +6.1% | 1.51% |
| 2021 | $2,890 +3.0% | 1.65% |
| 2020 | $2,806 | 1.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the effective tax rate of 1.46% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Property taxes in Baltimore city are above average, contributing to higher housing costs.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this county's effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Baltimore city or any other county.
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What this means in Baltimore city
How to use Baltimore city's property-tax numbers, for budgeting, comparison, or an appeal.
- At Baltimore city's 1.46% effective rate, a $229,600 home implies about $3,354/yr, plug in your own home's value to estimate your bill. Estimate your bill
- Baltimore city ranks #1 of 24 counties in Maryland by effective rate, compare it against the rest of the state before you judge your bill. Maryland overview
- If your assessed value looks high relative to Baltimore city's typical home, you may have grounds to appeal, most jurisdictions have a filing window each year. How to appeal
Effective rate is the county median tax divided by the county median home value ($229,600); your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies determine your actual bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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Data as of 2024. 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.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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