Douglas County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 34,110.
The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $2,079, which is 36% higher than the Georgia state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $262,200. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,079
+36% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$262,200
+45% vs State
+24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
-12% vs State
-17% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,304
$192/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,325
$110/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 | $2,079 +10.9% | 0.79% |
| 2022 | $1,875 +12.0% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | $1,674 +7.2% | 0.92% |
| 2020 | $1,562 +6.5% | 0.91% |
| 2019 | $1,466 | 0.91% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$80,764
per year
Monthly Tax
$173
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Crisp County
Tax: $1,396/yr Rate: 1.16%
Webster County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 1.01%
Bryan County
Tax: $2,501/yr Rate: 0.79%
Chatham County
Tax: $2,463/yr Rate: 0.90%
Lumpkin County
Tax: $1,908/yr Rate: 0.69%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Douglas County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $2,079 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $262,200.
How does Douglas County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Douglas County are 8% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.79% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Douglas County? ▼
In Douglas County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,304 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,325. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Douglas County? ▼
Property taxes in Douglas County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $80,764. 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.