San Francisco County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 139,610.
The median annual property tax in San Francisco County is $9,412, which is 133% higher than the California state average and 389% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $1,380,500. Property taxes represent 6.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$9,412
+133% vs State
+389% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,380,500
+143% vs State
+552% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-4% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$10,001
$833/mo
Without Mortgage
$5,561
$463/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 | $9,412 +6.5% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $8,835 +9.9% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $8,042 +9.5% | 0.67% |
| 2020 | $7,347 +4.9% | 0.64% |
| 2019 | $7,001 | 0.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$141,446
per year
Monthly Tax
$784
per month
Other Counties in California
San Bernardino County
Tax: $3,346/yr Rate: 0.70%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Calaveras County
Tax: $3,154/yr Rate: 0.71%
Colusa County
Tax: $2,481/yr Rate: 0.66%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Alpine County
Tax: $3,190/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Francisco County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Francisco County is $9,412 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $1,380,500.
How does San Francisco County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Francisco County are 389% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Francisco County? ▼
In San Francisco County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $10,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $5,561. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Francisco County? ▼
Property taxes in San Francisco County represent approximately 6.7% of the median household income of $141,446. 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.