Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Nevada Property Taxes
The average Nevada homeowner pays $2,027 a year at an effective rate of 0.47%, 2% above the U.S. average. Compare 17 counties below.
- $2,027
- Avg median tax
- 0.47%
- Effective rate
- #49 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 17
- Counties
The verdict
The average Nevada homeowner pays $2,027 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.47%, the #49 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,027
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.47%
- Statewide effective rate
- #49 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 17
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($435,400). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Nevada is $2,027/year, which is 2% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $435,400. Taxes range from $511 in Eureka County to $2,750 in Douglas County.
What This Data Tells Us About Nevada
The statewide average property tax in Nevada is $2,027 per year, 2% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.47% on a median home value of $435,400 reflects how Nevada's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 17 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Nevada, median annual tax ranges from $511 in Eureka County (effective rate 0.62%) to $2,750 in Douglas County (effective rate 0.45%). Median home values in Nevada ($435,400) 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 Nevada compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Nevada has a higher effective property tax rate than 4% of U.S. states, ranking #49 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.47% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Nevada 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 Nevada or any other state.
All Counties in Nevada (17)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | $2,750 | 0.45% | $615,400 |
| Washoe County | $2,385 | 0.44% | $539,900 |
| Clark County | $2,057 | 0.48% | $431,000 |
| Carson City | $1,870 | 0.41% | $453,000 |
| Churchill County | $1,758 | 0.53% | $329,900 |
| Lyon County | $1,668 | 0.46% | $366,100 |
| Elko County | $1,492 | 0.50% | $301,400 |
| Storey County | $1,450 | 0.34% | $426,400 |
| Humboldt County | $1,372 | 0.49% | $278,300 |
| Lander County | $1,366 | 0.64% | $213,800 |
| Nye County | $1,316 | 0.45% | $290,900 |
| Mineral County | $1,157 | 0.74% | $156,200 |
| Lincoln County | $1,126 | 0.51% | $219,500 |
| White Pine County | $1,111 | 0.51% | $220,000 |
| Pershing County | $1,109 | 0.62% | $179,500 |
| Esmeralda County | $669 | 0.61% | $108,900 |
| Eureka County | $511 | 0.62% | $82,600 |
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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 Nevada. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.