Riverside County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 524,872.
The median annual property tax in Riverside County is $4,189, which is 4% higher than the California state average and 118% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $510,300. Property taxes represent 4.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,189
+4% vs State
+118% vs US
Median Home Value
$510,300
-10% vs State
+141% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
+15% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,601
$383/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,096
$258/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 | $4,189 +5.8% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $3,959 +7.8% | 0.86% |
| 2021 | $3,672 +5.1% | 0.94% |
| 2020 | $3,494 +4.7% | 0.95% |
| 2019 | $3,337 | 0.95% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$89,672
per year
Monthly Tax
$349
per month
Other Counties in California
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Nevada County
Tax: $4,468/yr Rate: 0.74%
Lake County
Tax: $2,295/yr Rate: 0.72%
Yuba County
Tax: $2,865/yr Rate: 0.75%
Imperial County
Tax: $2,348/yr Rate: 0.84%
Alpine County
Tax: $3,190/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Riverside County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Riverside County is $4,189 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $510,300.
How does Riverside County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Riverside County are 118% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Riverside County? ▼
In Riverside County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,601 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,096. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Riverside County? ▼
Property taxes in Riverside County represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $89,672. 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.