Merced County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 45,097.
The median annual property tax in Merced County is $2,487, which is 39% lower than the California state average and 29% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $368,400. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,487
-39% vs State
+29% vs US
Median Home Value
$368,400
-35% vs State
+74% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-4% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,803
$234/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,891
$158/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 | $2,487 +6.8% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $2,328 +14.5% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $2,033 +7.1% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $1,899 +5.7% | 0.71% |
| 2019 | $1,797 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$65,044
per year
Monthly Tax
$207
per month
Other Counties in California
Imperial County
Tax: $2,348/yr Rate: 0.84%
Napa County
Tax: $5,840/yr Rate: 0.70%
Stanislaus County
Tax: $3,025/yr Rate: 0.71%
Orange County
Tax: $6,096/yr Rate: 0.67%
Amador County
Tax: $2,939/yr Rate: 0.70%
Colusa County
Tax: $2,481/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Merced County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Merced County is $2,487 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $368,400.
How does Merced County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Merced County are 29% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Merced County? ▼
In Merced County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,803 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,891. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Merced County? ▼
Property taxes in Merced County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $65,044. 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.