Modoc County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 2,524.
The median annual property tax in Modoc County is $1,445, which is 64% lower than the California state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $212,000. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,445
-64% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$212,000
-63% vs State
+0% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-4% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,976
$165/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,222
$102/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 | $1,445 +1.4% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $1,425 +5.5% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $1,351 +5.3% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $1,283 +3.0% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | $1,246 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,648
per year
Monthly Tax
$120
per month
Other Counties in California
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
San Francisco County
Tax: $9,412/yr Rate: 0.68%
Santa Barbara County
Tax: $4,870/yr Rate: 0.66%
Mono County
Tax: $3,936/yr Rate: 0.77%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,772/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Modoc County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Modoc County is $1,445 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $212,000.
How does Modoc County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Modoc County are 25% below 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 Modoc County? ▼
In Modoc County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,976 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,222. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Modoc County? ▼
Property taxes in Modoc County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $56,648. 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.