Polk County, Florida Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Florida. Population: 193,698.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,769, which is 6% lower than the Florida state average and 8% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $240,000. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,769
-6% vs State
-8% vs US
Median Home Value
$240,000
-7% vs State
+13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+1% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,111
$176/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,291
$108/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 | $1,769 +12.0% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $1,579 +12.9% | 0.73% |
| 2021 | $1,398 +8.0% | 0.79% |
| 2020 | $1,294 +6.5% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,215 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,644
per year
Monthly Tax
$147
per month
Other Counties in Florida
Sarasota County
Tax: $2,826/yr Rate: 0.76%
Manatee County
Tax: $2,853/yr Rate: 0.79%
Dixie County
Tax: $715/yr Rate: 0.74%
Hendry County
Tax: $1,519/yr Rate: 0.80%
Alachua County
Tax: $2,623/yr Rate: 0.98%
Seminole County
Tax: $2,493/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Florida? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,769 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $240,000.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 8% below 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 Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,111 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,291. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $63,644. 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.