Lake County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 18,701.
The median annual property tax in Lake County is $2,295, which is 43% lower than the California state average and 19% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $316,800. Property taxes represent 3.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,295
-43% vs State
+19% vs US
Median Home Value
$316,800
-44% vs State
+50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
+1% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,650
$221/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,859
$155/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 | $2,295 +13.3% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $2,026 +6.1% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $1,909 +6.5% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $1,793 +4.1% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $1,723 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,738
per year
Monthly Tax
$191
per month
Other Counties in California
Yolo County
Tax: $4,567/yr Rate: 0.77%
Santa Cruz County
Tax: $6,305/yr Rate: 0.62%
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Santa Barbara County
Tax: $4,870/yr Rate: 0.66%
Napa County
Tax: $5,840/yr Rate: 0.70%
Glenn County
Tax: $2,190/yr Rate: 0.65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lake County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lake County is $2,295 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $316,800.
How does Lake County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lake County are 19% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lake County? ▼
In Lake County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,650 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,859. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lake County? ▼
Property taxes in Lake County represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $58,738. 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.