San Mateo County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 156,244.
The median annual property tax in San Mateo County is $9,167, which is 127% higher than the California state average and 377% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $1,494,500. Property taxes represent 5.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$9,167
+127% vs State
+377% vs US
Median Home Value
$1,494,500
+163% vs State
+606% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
-14% vs State
-36% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$10,001
$833/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,267
$522/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 | $9,167 +6.1% | 0.61% |
| 2022 | $8,637 +11.4% | 0.60% |
| 2021 | $7,756 +9.5% | 0.63% |
| 2020 | $7,083 +3.9% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $6,819 | 0.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$156,000
per year
Monthly Tax
$764
per month
Other Counties in California
Inyo County
Tax: $2,392/yr Rate: 0.71%
Tuolumne County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 0.67%
Fresno County
Tax: $2,704/yr Rate: 0.75%
Mariposa County
Tax: $2,437/yr Rate: 0.68%
Nevada County
Tax: $4,468/yr Rate: 0.74%
Yuba County
Tax: $2,865/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Mateo County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Mateo County is $9,167 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $1,494,500.
How does San Mateo County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Mateo County are 377% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.61% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Mateo County? ▼
In San Mateo County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $10,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,267. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Mateo County? ▼
Property taxes in San Mateo County represent approximately 5.9% of the median household income of $156,000. 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.