Plumas County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 6,024.
The median annual property tax in Plumas County is $2,360, which is 42% lower than the California state average and 23% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $327,400. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,360
-42% vs State
+23% vs US
Median Home Value
$327,400
-42% vs State
+55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
+1% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,505
$209/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,151
$179/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 | $2,360 +12.3% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $2,102 +7.0% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $1,965 +6.0% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $1,854 +12.8% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $1,643 | 0.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,946
per year
Monthly Tax
$197
per month
Other Counties in California
El Dorado County
Tax: $4,510/yr Rate: 0.70%
Modoc County
Tax: $1,445/yr Rate: 0.68%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
San Bernardino County
Tax: $3,346/yr Rate: 0.70%
Alpine County
Tax: $3,190/yr Rate: 0.68%
Sierra County
Tax: $2,590/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Plumas County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Plumas County is $2,360 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $327,400.
How does Plumas County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Plumas County are 23% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Plumas County? ▼
In Plumas County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,505 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,151. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Plumas County? ▼
Property taxes in Plumas County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $64,946. 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.