New Castle County, Delaware Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Delaware. Population: 152,742.
The median annual property tax in New Castle County is $2,444, which is 48% higher than the Delaware state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $329,800. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,444
+48% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$329,800
+2% vs State
+56% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+45% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,481
$207/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,334
$195/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 | $2,444 +3.2% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $2,369 +7.9% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $2,196 +6.7% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $2,058 +4.4% | 0.77% |
| 2019 | $1,972 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$89,901
per year
Monthly Tax
$204
per month
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What is the average property tax in New Castle County, Delaware? ▼
The median annual property tax in New Castle County is $2,444 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $329,800.
How does New Castle County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in New Castle County are 27% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in New Castle County? ▼
In New Castle County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,481 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,334. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in New Castle County? ▼
Property taxes in New Castle County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $89,901. 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.