Effingham County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 18,494.
The median annual property tax in Effingham County is $2,344, which is 53% higher than the Georgia state average and 22% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $245,300. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,344
+53% vs State
+22% vs US
Median Home Value
$245,300
+36% vs State
+16% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
+7% vs State
+1% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,486
$207/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,949
$162/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 | $2,344 +6.8% | 0.96% |
| 2022 | $2,195 +12.4% | 1.00% |
| 2021 | $1,953 +5.5% | 1.09% |
| 2020 | $1,852 +4.3% | 1.09% |
| 2019 | $1,776 | 1.09% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$85,465
per year
Monthly Tax
$195
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Twiggs County
Tax: $859/yr Rate: 0.82%
Lamar County
Tax: $1,910/yr Rate: 0.95%
Oconee County
Tax: $3,056/yr Rate: 0.72%
Jeff Davis County
Tax: $1,016/yr Rate: 0.93%
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,140/yr Rate: 0.96%
Glynn County
Tax: $1,712/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Effingham County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Effingham County is $2,344 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $245,300.
How does Effingham County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Effingham County are 22% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.96% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Effingham County? ▼
In Effingham County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,486 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,949. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Effingham County? ▼
Property taxes in Effingham County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $85,465. 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.