Yolo County, California Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for California. Population: 41,046.
The median annual property tax in Yolo County is $4,567, which is 13% higher than the California state average and 137% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $593,800. Property taxes represent 5.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,567
+13% vs State
+137% vs US
Median Home Value
$593,800
+4% vs State
+181% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
+8% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,008
$417/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,741
$312/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 | $4,567 +6.7% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $4,280 +8.2% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $3,956 +4.4% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $3,789 +4.4% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $3,630 | 0.85% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$88,818
per year
Monthly Tax
$381
per month
Other Counties in California
Mono County
Tax: $3,936/yr Rate: 0.77%
Sutter County
Tax: $3,111/yr Rate: 0.78%
Siskiyou County
Tax: $1,880/yr Rate: 0.66%
Solano County
Tax: $4,408/yr Rate: 0.75%
Napa County
Tax: $5,840/yr Rate: 0.70%
Amador County
Tax: $2,939/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Yolo County, California? ▼
The median annual property tax in Yolo County is $4,567 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $593,800.
How does Yolo County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Yolo County are 137% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Yolo County? ▼
In Yolo County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,008 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,741. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Yolo County? ▼
Property taxes in Yolo County represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $88,818. 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.