Maryland Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 24 counties in MD.
The average median property tax in Maryland is $3,328/year, which is 73% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $350,738. Taxes range from $1,603 in Somerset County to $6,814 in Howard County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$3,328
+73% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$350,738
+66% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
+1% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in Maryland
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Highest Property Taxes in Maryland
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
All Counties in Maryland (24)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | $1,609 | 1.08% |
| Anne Arundel County | $3,836 | 0.85% |
| Baltimore County | $3,645 | 1.10% |
| Baltimore city | $3,236 | 1.48% |
| Calvert County | $3,858 | 0.88% |
| Caroline County | $2,513 | 0.92% |
| Carroll County | $3,837 | 0.94% |
| Cecil County | $3,059 | 0.98% |
| Charles County | $4,179 | 1.04% |
| Dorchester County | $2,399 | 0.95% |
| Frederick County | $4,463 | 1.02% |
| Garrett County | $1,792 | 0.83% |
| Harford County | $3,424 | 0.93% |
| Howard County | $6,814 | 1.18% |
| Kent County | $2,896 | 0.94% |
| Montgomery County | $5,341 | 0.87% |
| Prince George's County | $4,662 | 1.15% |
| Queen Anne's County | $3,503 | 0.79% |
| Somerset County | $1,603 | 0.98% |
| St. Mary's County | $3,392 | 0.87% |
| Talbot County | $2,623 | 0.66% |
| Washington County | $2,444 | 0.89% |
| Wicomico County | $2,120 | 0.89% |
| Worcester County | $2,629 | 0.76% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Maryland? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Maryland is $3,328 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.96%.
How does Maryland compare to the national average? ▼
Maryland property taxes are 73% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,328 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Maryland has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Somerset County has the lowest median property tax in Maryland at $1,603 per year with an effective rate of 0.98%. The highest is Howard County at $6,814.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.