San Luis Obispo County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 67,403.
The median annual property tax in San Luis Obispo County is $5,475, which is 35% higher than the California state average and 185% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $777,200. Property taxes represent 5.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,475
+35% vs State
+185% vs US
Median Home Value
$777,200
+37% vs State
+267% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-1% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,901
$492/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,400
$367/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 | $5,475 +8.1% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $5,066 +10.2% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $4,598 +7.1% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $4,292 +5.3% | 0.71% |
| 2019 | $4,077 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$93,398
per year
Monthly Tax
$456
per month
Other Counties in California
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Sonoma County
Tax: $5,580/yr Rate: 0.72%
Contra Costa County
Tax: $6,903/yr Rate: 0.83%
Yolo County
Tax: $4,567/yr Rate: 0.77%
Santa Cruz County
Tax: $6,305/yr Rate: 0.62%
Santa Barbara County
Tax: $4,870/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Luis Obispo County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Luis Obispo County is $5,475 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $777,200.
How does San Luis Obispo County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Luis Obispo County are 185% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Luis Obispo County? ▼
In San Luis Obispo County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,901 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,400. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Luis Obispo County? ▼
Property taxes in San Luis Obispo County represent approximately 5.9% of the median household income of $93,398. 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.