Sutter County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 19,672.
The median annual property tax in Sutter County is $3,111, which is 23% lower than the California state average and 62% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $399,400. Property taxes represent 4.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,111
-23% vs State
+62% vs US
Median Home Value
$399,400
-30% vs State
+89% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
+10% vs State
-18% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,323
$277/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,646
$221/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 | $3,111 +2.1% | 0.78% |
| 2022 | $3,047 +9.6% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $2,780 +5.3% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | $2,639 +6.7% | 0.86% |
| 2019 | $2,474 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,450
per year
Monthly Tax
$259
per month
Other Counties in California
Tehama County
Tax: $1,996/yr Rate: 0.63%
Sacramento County
Tax: $3,768/yr Rate: 0.76%
Colusa County
Tax: $2,481/yr Rate: 0.66%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
San Benito County
Tax: $6,078/yr Rate: 0.81%
Orange County
Tax: $6,096/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sutter County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sutter County is $3,111 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $399,400.
How does Sutter County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sutter County are 62% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.78% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sutter County? ▼
In Sutter County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,323 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,646. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sutter County? ▼
Property taxes in Sutter County represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $75,450. 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.