Honolulu County, Hawaii Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Hawaii. Population: 200,686.
The median annual property tax in Honolulu County is $2,482, which is 39% higher than the Hawaii state average and 29% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.28% on a median home value of $873,000. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,482
+39% vs State
+29% vs US
Median Home Value
$873,000
+15% vs State
+313% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.28%
+17% vs State
-71% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,445
$204/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,553
$213/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 | $2,482 +4.8% | 0.28% |
| 2022 | $2,368 +7.4% | 0.28% |
| 2021 | $2,205 +5.1% | 0.30% |
| 2020 | $2,098 +4.4% | 0.30% |
| 2019 | $2,010 | 0.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$104,264
per year
Monthly Tax
$207
per month
Other Counties in Hawaii
Kalawao County
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Maui County
Tax: $1,442/yr Rate: 0.17%
Hawaii County
Tax: $1,392/yr Rate: 0.29%
Kauai County
Tax: $1,840/yr Rate: 0.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Honolulu County, Hawaii? ▼
The median annual property tax in Honolulu County is $2,482 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.28% on a median home value of $873,000.
How does Honolulu County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Honolulu County are 29% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.28% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Honolulu County? ▼
In Honolulu County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,445 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,553. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Honolulu County? ▼
Property taxes in Honolulu County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $104,264. 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.