Greene County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 2,118.
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $422, which is 17% lower than the Alabama state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $86,400. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$422
-17% vs State
-78% vs US
Median Home Value
$86,400
-42% vs State
-59% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
+44% vs State
-48% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$751
$63/mo
Without Mortgage
$358
$30/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 | $422 +42.1% | 0.49% |
| 2022 | $297 -4.8% | 0.33% |
| 2021 | $312 -4.9% | 0.39% |
| 2020 | $328 +36.7% | 0.43% |
| 2019 | $240 | 0.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$31,495
per year
Monthly Tax
$35
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Dale County
Tax: $426/yr Rate: 0.33%
Hale County
Tax: $406/yr Rate: 0.32%
Coffee County
Tax: $615/yr Rate: 0.34%
Colbert County
Tax: $604/yr Rate: 0.37%
Perry County
Tax: $325/yr Rate: 0.37%
Sumter County
Tax: $297/yr Rate: 0.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Greene County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $422 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $86,400.
How does Greene County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County are 78% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Greene County? ▼
In Greene County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $751 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $358. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Greene County? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $31,495. 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.