Lancaster County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 77,767.
The median annual property tax in Lancaster County is $4,055, which is 106% higher than the Nebraska state average and 111% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.57% on a median home value of $258,900. Property taxes represent 5.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,055
+106% vs State
+111% vs US
Median Home Value
$258,900
+69% vs State
+22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.57%
+23% vs State
+65% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,079
$340/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,016
$335/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 | $4,055 +5.4% | 1.57% |
| 2022 | $3,847 +8.9% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | $3,534 +5.6% | 1.73% |
| 2020 | $3,348 +4.9% | 1.76% |
| 2019 | $3,191 | 1.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,625
per year
Monthly Tax
$338
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Nance County
Tax: $1,470/yr Rate: 1.20%
Red Willow County
Tax: $1,811/yr Rate: 1.26%
Dundy County
Tax: $971/yr Rate: 0.82%
Richardson County
Tax: $1,329/yr Rate: 1.38%
McPherson County
Tax: $1,320/yr Rate: 1.06%
Cedar County
Tax: $1,827/yr Rate: 1.04%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lancaster County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lancaster County is $4,055 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.57% on a median home value of $258,900.
How does Lancaster County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lancaster County are 111% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.57% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lancaster County? ▼
In Lancaster County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,079 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,016. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lancaster County? ▼
Property taxes in Lancaster County represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $72,625. 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.