Mendocino County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 21,044.
The median annual property tax in Mendocino County is $3,376, which is 17% lower than the California state average and 76% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $486,000. Property taxes represent 5.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,376
-17% vs State
+76% vs US
Median Home Value
$486,000
-15% vs State
+130% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
-3% vs State
-27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,867
$322/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,847
$237/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 | $3,376 +5.3% | 0.69% |
| 2022 | $3,207 +12.1% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $2,862 +6.4% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $2,690 +3.5% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $2,598 | 0.69% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,688
per year
Monthly Tax
$281
per month
Other Counties in California
San Luis Obispo County
Tax: $5,475/yr Rate: 0.70%
Ventura County
Tax: $5,326/yr Rate: 0.69%
Shasta County
Tax: $2,442/yr Rate: 0.70%
San Diego County
Tax: $5,542/yr Rate: 0.70%
San Joaquin County
Tax: $3,782/yr Rate: 0.76%
Humboldt County
Tax: $2,731/yr Rate: 0.65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mendocino County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mendocino County is $3,376 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $486,000.
How does Mendocino County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mendocino County are 76% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mendocino County? ▼
In Mendocino County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,867 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,847. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mendocino County? ▼
Property taxes in Mendocino County represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $64,688. 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.