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Alabama · County property tax · ACS 2024

Greene County Property Taxes

The median homeowner in Greene County pays $444 a year, an effective rate of 0.55%, 78% below the U.S. average.

$444
Median tax / yr
0.55%
Effective rate
-78%
vs U.S. average
#2 of 67
rank in AL

The verdict

Homeowners in Greene County pay a median $444 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.55%, more affordable than 78% of U.S. counties.

$444
Median annual tax bill, 2024
0.55%
Effective rate on median home
#694 of 3135
U.S. counties by tax burden
-78%
vs the national average bill

Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($81,200). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.

Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Owner-occupied homes: 1,987.

The median annual property tax in Greene County is $444, which is 44% lower than the Alabama state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $81,200. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county. All property tax data shown below is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, which aggregates self-reported tax payments from homeowner households across the county. This page includes tax trends over multiple years, comparisons with neighboring counties, and a rent-versus-own cost analysis.

What This Data Tells Us About Greene County

Homeowners in Greene County pay a median annual property tax of $444, which is 78% lower than the national average and 44% below the Alabama state average. The effective tax rate of 0.55% on a median home value of $81,200 reflects how the local assessment base and millage combine into an actual bill.

Property taxes in Greene County represent about 1.5% of the median household income of $29,200, compared with a common national benchmark of 2% to 4%. Compared with 2023, the median tax bill changed by 5.2%, which tracks reassessment cycles and changes in the underlying home value distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe the median homeowner household in Greene County as reported to the Census Bureau, your own bill can differ based on your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and municipal overlays. Always consult your county assessor, tax collector, or a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on these numbers.

Median Annual Tax
$444
-44% vs State -78% vs US
Median Home Value
$81,200
-61% vs State -64% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
+45% vs State -40% vs US

How Greene County compares

Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value), ACS 2024.

Greene County 0.55%
Alabama average 0.38%
U.S. average 0.92%

Greene County's effective rate is higher than 97% of the 67 counties in Alabama - ranking #2 of 67 for property tax burden.

Where Greene County sits among every U.S. county

Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value)

0.55% Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 3,135 U.S. counties

0.00%–0.25%: 19 U.S. counties (1%). Below this entry. 0.25%–0.50%: 467 U.S. counties (15%). Below this entry. 0.50%–0.75%: 904 U.S. counties (29%). This entry sits in this band. 0.75%–1.00%: 614 U.S. counties (20%). Above this entry. 1.00%–1.25%: 452 U.S. counties (14%). Above this entry. 1.25%–1.50%: 331 U.S. counties (11%). Above this entry. 1.50%–1.75%: 181 U.S. counties (6%). Above this entry. 1.75%–2.00%: 79 U.S. counties (3%). Above this entry. 2.00%–2.25%: 48 U.S. counties (2%). Above this entry. 2.25%–2.50%: 28 U.S. counties (1%). Above this entry. 2.50%–2.75%: 8 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. 2.75%–3.00%: 3 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. 3.00%–3.25%: 0 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. 3.25%–3.50%: 0 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. 3.50%–3.75%: 1 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. 3.75%–4.00%: 0 U.S. counties (0%). Above this entry. This county 0.00% 4.00% every U.S. county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024

Greene County vs Benchmarks

Metric Greene County Alabama Avg U.S. Avg
Median Annual Tax $444 $788 $1,993
Effective Tax Rate 0.55% 0.38% 0.92%
Median Home Value $81,200 $209,900 $227,791

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Tax-burden differences across rows reflect millage decisions, assessment-ratio practices, and the residential-vs-commercial mix of each tax base.

Think your Greene County property tax bill is too high?

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Property Tax History

$250$300$350$400$450$500 20202021202220232024 $444
Median annual property tax in Greene County, 2020–2024 (ACS). Up +35% over the period.
Year Median Tax Effective Rate
2024 $444 +5.2% 0.55%
2023 $422 +42.1% 0.49%
2022 $297 -4.8% 0.33%
2021 $312 -4.9% 0.39%
2020 $328 0.43%

Tax Burden

Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$29,200
per year
Monthly Tax
$37
per month

Tax Affordability Score

9.4
Very Affordable

Based on the effective tax rate of 0.55% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Property taxes in Greene County are below average, making it a more affordable area for homeowners.

Very Expensive Very Affordable

How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this county's effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Greene County or any other county.

Other Counties in Alabama

Jefferson County
Tax: $1,409/yr Rate: 0.59%
Madison County
Tax: $1,185/yr Rate: 0.40%
Mobile County
Tax: $888/yr Rate: 0.47%
Baldwin County
Tax: $960/yr Rate: 0.30%
Shelby County
Tax: $1,423/yr Rate: 0.44%
Tuscaloosa County
Tax: $795/yr Rate: 0.32%
View all counties in Alabama →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in Greene County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $444 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $81,200.
How does Greene County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County are 78% below the national average of $1,993. The effective rate of 0.55% compares to 0.92% nationally.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Greene County? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $29,200. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
Are property taxes increasing in Greene County? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County changed by +5.2% year-over-year, from $422 to $444. Check the historical table above for multi-year trends.
How can I appeal my property tax assessment in Greene County? ▼
Property tax appeals in Greene County typically start at the county assessor's office. You can challenge the assessed value of your property by providing evidence of comparable sales, property condition, or assessment errors. Most counties have a 30-90 day window after the assessment notice to file an appeal. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for step-by-step instructions.

What this means in Greene County

How to use Greene County's property-tax numbers, for budgeting, comparison, or an appeal.

  • At Greene County's 0.55% effective rate, a $81,200 home implies about $444/yr, plug in your own home's value to estimate your bill. Estimate your bill
  • Greene County ranks #2 of 67 counties in Alabama by effective rate, compare it against the rest of the state before you judge your bill. Alabama overview
  • If your assessed value looks high relative to Greene County's typical home, you may have grounds to appeal, most jurisdictions have a filing window each year. How to appeal

Effective rate is the county median tax divided by the county median home value ($81,200); your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies determine your actual bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.

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Data as of 2024. 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.

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