District of Columbia, District of Columbia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for District of Columbia. Population: 132,288.
The median annual property tax in District of Columbia is $4,180, which is 0% higher than the District of Columbia state average and 117% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $724,600. Property taxes represent 3.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,180
+0% vs State
+117% vs US
Median Home Value
$724,600
+0% vs State
+242% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
+0% vs State
-39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,311
$359/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,653
$304/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 | $4,180 +5.6% | 0.58% |
| 2022 | $3,957 +8.7% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $3,641 +2.5% | 0.57% |
| 2020 | $3,551 +5.1% | 0.57% |
| 2019 | $3,378 | 0.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$106,287
per year
Monthly Tax
$348
per month
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in District of Columbia, District of Columbia? ▼
The median annual property tax in District of Columbia is $4,180 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $724,600.
How does District of Columbia property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in District of Columbia are 117% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in District of Columbia? ▼
In District of Columbia, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,311 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,653. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in District of Columbia? ▼
Property taxes in District of Columbia represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $106,287. 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.