Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Maryland Property Taxes
The average Maryland homeowner pays $4,093 a year at an effective rate of 0.97%, 105% above the U.S. average. Compare 24 counties below.
- $4,093
- Avg median tax
- 0.97%
- Effective rate
- #22 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 24
- Counties
The verdict
The average Maryland homeowner pays $4,093 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.97%, the #22 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $4,093
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.97%
- Statewide effective rate
- #22 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 24
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($419,900). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Maryland is $4,093/year, which is 105% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.97% on a median home value of $419,900. Taxes range from $1,591 in Somerset County to $6,987 in Howard County.
What This Data Tells Us About Maryland
The statewide average property tax in Maryland is $4,093 per year, 105% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.97% on a median home value of $419,900 reflects how Maryland's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 24 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Maryland, median annual tax ranges from $1,591 in Somerset County (effective rate 0.92%) to $6,987 in Howard County (effective rate 1.17%). Median home values in Maryland ($419,900) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Maryland compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Maryland has a higher effective property tax rate than 58% of U.S. states, ranking #22 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.97% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Maryland has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Maryland or any other state.
All Counties in Maryland (24)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | $6,987 | 1.17% | $597,900 |
| Montgomery County | $5,539 | 0.87% | $640,300 |
| Prince George's County | $4,771 | 1.12% | $426,000 |
| Frederick County | $4,584 | 0.99% | $464,600 |
| Charles County | $4,339 | 1.01% | $428,500 |
| Anne Arundel County | $3,957 | 0.85% | $467,900 |
| Carroll County | $3,934 | 0.91% | $434,000 |
| Calvert County | $3,885 | 0.84% | $460,200 |
| Baltimore County | $3,736 | 1.07% | $349,300 |
| Queen Anne's County | $3,623 | 0.78% | $462,700 |
| Harford County | $3,448 | 0.89% | $386,400 |
| St. Mary's County | $3,424 | 0.84% | $407,600 |
| Baltimore city | $3,354 | 1.46% | $229,600 |
| Cecil County | $3,068 | 0.89% | $343,400 |
| Kent County | $3,025 | 0.91% | $330,900 |
| Worcester County | $2,738 | 0.73% | $374,700 |
| Talbot County | $2,647 | 0.65% | $409,700 |
| Caroline County | $2,619 | 0.90% | $290,100 |
| Washington County | $2,481 | 0.84% | $296,100 |
| Dorchester County | $2,456 | 0.94% | $262,400 |
| Wicomico County | $2,171 | 0.85% | $254,700 |
| Garrett County | $1,836 | 0.78% | $235,300 |
| Allegany County | $1,636 | 1.06% | $154,900 |
| Somerset County | $1,591 | 0.92% | $173,200 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Maryland. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.