Fresno County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 178,533.
The median annual property tax in Fresno County is $2,704, which is 33% lower than the California state average and 41% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $362,600. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,704
-33% vs State
+41% vs US
Median Home Value
$362,600
-36% vs State
+71% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
+6% vs State
-21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,891
$241/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,219
$185/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 | $2,704 +3.8% | 0.75% |
| 2022 | $2,605 +9.9% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $2,370 +7.3% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $2,209 +5.3% | 0.82% |
| 2019 | $2,097 | 0.82% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,434
per year
Monthly Tax
$225
per month
Other Counties in California
Yolo County
Tax: $4,567/yr Rate: 0.77%
Humboldt County
Tax: $2,731/yr Rate: 0.65%
Sierra County
Tax: $2,590/yr Rate: 0.78%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
San Mateo County
Tax: $9,167/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fresno County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fresno County is $2,704 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $362,600.
How does Fresno County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fresno County are 41% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.75% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fresno County? ▼
In Fresno County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,891 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,219. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fresno County? ▼
Property taxes in Fresno County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $71,434. 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.