El Dorado County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 57,838.
The median annual property tax in El Dorado County is $4,510, which is 11% higher than the California state average and 135% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $640,500. Property taxes represent 4.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,510
+11% vs State
+135% vs US
Median Home Value
$640,500
+13% vs State
+203% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,947
$412/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,470
$289/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 | $4,510 +6.8% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $4,223 +11.5% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | $3,787 +5.8% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $3,580 +3.0% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $3,475 | 0.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$106,190
per year
Monthly Tax
$376
per month
Other Counties in California
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Shasta County
Tax: $2,442/yr Rate: 0.70%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
San Bernardino County
Tax: $3,346/yr Rate: 0.70%
Placer County
Tax: $5,600/yr Rate: 0.85%
Lassen County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in El Dorado County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in El Dorado County is $4,510 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $640,500.
How does El Dorado County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in El Dorado County are 135% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in El Dorado County? ▼
In El Dorado County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,947 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,470. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in El Dorado County? ▼
Property taxes in El Dorado County represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $106,190. 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.