Lyon County, Nevada Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nevada. Population: 17,938.
The median annual property tax in Lyon County is $1,585, which is 10% higher than the Nevada state average and 18% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $342,600. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,585
+10% vs State
-18% vs US
Median Home Value
$342,600
+14% vs State
+62% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-12% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,684
$140/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,305
$109/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 | $1,585 +6.2% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $1,493 +5.6% | 0.48% |
| 2021 | $1,414 +4.0% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $1,360 +2.6% | 0.57% |
| 2019 | $1,326 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,460
per year
Monthly Tax
$132
per month
Other Counties in Nevada
Storey County
Tax: $1,578/yr Rate: 0.40%
Humboldt County
Tax: $1,309/yr Rate: 0.51%
Nye County
Tax: $1,256/yr Rate: 0.47%
White Pine County
Tax: $968/yr Rate: 0.49%
Clark County
Tax: $1,990/yr Rate: 0.50%
Churchill County
Tax: $1,670/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lyon County, Nevada? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lyon County is $1,585 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $342,600.
How does Lyon County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lyon County are 18% 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 Lyon County? ▼
In Lyon County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,684 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,305. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lyon County? ▼
Property taxes in Lyon County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $73,460. 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.