Wayne County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 7,280.
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,193, which is 22% lower than the Georgia state average and 38% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $149,800. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,193
-22% vs State
-38% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,800
-17% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
-11% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,588
$132/mo
Without Mortgage
$751
$63/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 | $1,193 +2.1% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $1,168 +10.7% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | $1,055 +4.7% | 0.87% |
| 2020 | $1,008 +7.2% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $940 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,562
per year
Monthly Tax
$99
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Union County
Tax: $1,376/yr Rate: 0.50%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Echols County
Tax: $1,110/yr Rate: 0.99%
Chattahoochee County
Tax: $988/yr Rate: 0.99%
Wilcox County
Tax: $753/yr Rate: 1.06%
Turner County
Tax: $1,077/yr Rate: 1.13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wayne County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,193 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $149,800.
How does Wayne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County are 38% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
In Wayne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,588 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $751. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $49,562. 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.