Burke County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 6,617.
The median annual property tax in Burke County is $978, which is 36% lower than the Georgia state average and 49% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.91% on a median home value of $107,800. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$978
-36% vs State
-49% vs US
Median Home Value
$107,800
-40% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.91%
+1% vs State
-4% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,310
$109/mo
Without Mortgage
$704
$59/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 | $978 +18.7% | 0.91% |
| 2022 | $824 +1.6% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | $811 +2.9% | 0.90% |
| 2020 | $788 -2.5% | 0.88% |
| 2019 | $808 | 0.91% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$50,739
per year
Monthly Tax
$82
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Grady County
Tax: $1,337/yr Rate: 0.98%
Taylor County
Tax: $744/yr Rate: 0.90%
Lanier County
Tax: $1,639/yr Rate: 1.02%
Talbot County
Tax: $1,384/yr Rate: 1.09%
Jasper County
Tax: $1,956/yr Rate: 0.89%
Whitfield County
Tax: $1,339/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Burke County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Burke County is $978 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.91% on a median home value of $107,800.
How does Burke County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Burke County are 49% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.91% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Burke County? ▼
In Burke County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,310 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $704. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Burke County? ▼
Property taxes in Burke County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $50,739. 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.