Kent County, Delaware Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Delaware. Population: 49,719.
The median annual property tax in Kent County is $1,331, which is 19% lower than the Delaware state average and 31% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $290,600. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,331
-19% vs State
-31% vs US
Median Home Value
$290,600
-10% vs State
+37% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-10% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,416
$118/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,098
$92/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 | $1,331 +3.1% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $1,291 +4.6% | 0.47% |
| 2021 | $1,234 +7.5% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $1,148 +1.0% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $1,137 | 0.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,872
per year
Monthly Tax
$111
per month
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What is the average property tax in Kent County, Delaware? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kent County is $1,331 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $290,600.
How does Kent County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kent County are 31% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.46% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kent County? ▼
In Kent County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,416 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,098. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kent County? ▼
Property taxes in Kent County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $72,872. 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.