Tulare County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 83,253.
The median annual property tax in Tulare County is $2,213, which is 45% lower than the California state average and 15% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $303,000. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,213
-45% vs State
+15% vs US
Median Home Value
$303,000
-47% vs State
+43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
+3% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,469
$206/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,621
$135/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 | $2,213 +7.8% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $2,053 +11.6% | 0.73% |
| 2021 | $1,839 +10.3% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $1,667 +5.6% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $1,579 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,489
per year
Monthly Tax
$184
per month
Other Counties in California
Alameda County
Tax: $8,061/yr Rate: 0.76%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Alpine County
Tax: $3,190/yr Rate: 0.68%
Monterey County
Tax: $4,782/yr Rate: 0.66%
Amador County
Tax: $2,939/yr Rate: 0.70%
Lassen County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Tulare County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Tulare County is $2,213 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $303,000.
How does Tulare County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Tulare County are 15% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.73% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Tulare County? ▼
In Tulare County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,469 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,621. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Tulare County? ▼
Property taxes in Tulare County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $69,489. 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.