Montgomery County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 52,387.
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $598, which is 17% higher than the Alabama state average and 69% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.37% on a median home value of $160,100. Property taxes represent 1.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$598
+17% vs State
-69% vs US
Median Home Value
$160,100
+7% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.37%
+9% vs State
-61% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$671
$56/mo
Without Mortgage
$498
$42/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 | $598 +4.9% | 0.37% |
| 2022 | $570 +6.9% | 0.38% |
| 2021 | $533 +4.7% | 0.40% |
| 2020 | $509 -1.0% | 0.39% |
| 2019 | $514 | 0.40% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,153
per year
Monthly Tax
$50
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Franklin County
Tax: $432/yr Rate: 0.34%
Wilcox County
Tax: $309/yr Rate: 0.37%
Cullman County
Tax: $457/yr Rate: 0.25%
Lamar County
Tax: $245/yr Rate: 0.22%
Houston County
Tax: $534/yr Rate: 0.30%
DeKalb County
Tax: $458/yr Rate: 0.34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Montgomery County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $598 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.37% on a median home value of $160,100.
How does Montgomery County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County are 69% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.37% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
In Montgomery County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $671 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $498. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $58,153. 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.