Napa County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 31,985.
The median annual property tax in Napa County is $5,840, which is 44% higher than the California state average and 204% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $838,800. Property taxes represent 5.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,840
+44% vs State
+204% vs US
Median Home Value
$838,800
+47% vs State
+296% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,856
$571/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,758
$313/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 | $5,840 +5.3% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $5,545 +10.9% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $5,001 +6.2% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $4,708 +7.2% | 0.71% |
| 2019 | $4,390 | 0.69% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$108,970
per year
Monthly Tax
$487
per month
Other Counties in California
San Benito County
Tax: $6,078/yr Rate: 0.81%
San Diego County
Tax: $5,542/yr Rate: 0.70%
San Joaquin County
Tax: $3,782/yr Rate: 0.76%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Stanislaus County
Tax: $3,025/yr Rate: 0.71%
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Napa County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Napa County is $5,840 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $838,800.
How does Napa County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Napa County are 204% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Napa County? ▼
In Napa County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,856 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,758. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Napa County? ▼
Property taxes in Napa County represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $108,970. 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.