York County, Maine Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Maine. Population: 68,714.
The median annual property tax in York County is $3,691, which is 42% higher than the Maine state average and 92% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $357,200. Property taxes represent 4.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,691
+42% vs State
+92% vs US
Median Home Value
$357,200
+51% vs State
+69% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
-7% vs State
+8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,769
$314/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,538
$295/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 | $3,691 +3.3% | 1.03% |
| 2022 | $3,574 +7.2% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | $3,333 +4.5% | 1.20% |
| 2020 | $3,190 +0.4% | 1.22% |
| 2019 | $3,176 | 1.26% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$82,904
per year
Monthly Tax
$308
per month
Other Counties in Maine
Waldo County
Tax: $2,593/yr Rate: 1.08%
Knox County
Tax: $3,643/yr Rate: 1.25%
Kennebec County
Tax: $2,510/yr Rate: 1.14%
Lincoln County
Tax: $2,850/yr Rate: 0.93%
Sagadahoc County
Tax: $3,365/yr Rate: 1.12%
Cumberland County
Tax: $4,577/yr Rate: 1.11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in York County, Maine? ▼
The median annual property tax in York County is $3,691 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $357,200.
How does York County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in York County are 92% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.03% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in York County? ▼
In York County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,769 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,538. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in York County? ▼
Property taxes in York County represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $82,904. 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.