Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Oregon Property Taxes
The average Oregon homeowner pays $3,876 a year at an effective rate of 0.81%, 94% above the U.S. average. Compare 36 counties below.
- $3,876
- Avg median tax
- 0.81%
- Effective rate
- #24 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 36
- Counties
The verdict
The average Oregon homeowner pays $3,876 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.81%, the #24 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $3,876
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.81%
- Statewide effective rate
- #24 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 36
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($477,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Oregon is $3,876/year, which is 94% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.81% on a median home value of $477,600. Taxes range from $1,563 in Lake County to $5,301 in Multnomah County.
What This Data Tells Us About Oregon
The statewide average property tax in Oregon is $3,876 per year, 94% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.81% on a median home value of $477,600 reflects how Oregon's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 36 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Oregon, median annual tax ranges from $1,563 in Lake County (effective rate 0.71%) to $5,301 in Multnomah County (effective rate 0.96%). Median home values in Oregon ($477,600) 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 Oregon compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Oregon has a higher effective property tax rate than 54% of U.S. states, ranking #24 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.81% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Oregon 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 Oregon or any other state.
All Counties in Oregon (36)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | $5,301 | 0.96% | $552,700 |
| Clackamas County | $5,171 | 0.85% | $611,000 |
| Washington County | $4,929 | 0.84% | $588,000 |
| Benton County | $4,884 | 0.95% | $513,000 |
| Deschutes County | $3,807 | 0.58% | $650,900 |
| Polk County | $3,634 | 0.80% | $454,700 |
| Lane County | $3,536 | 0.82% | $430,600 |
| Hood River County | $3,515 | 0.53% | $660,000 |
| Marion County | $3,490 | 0.84% | $416,400 |
| Yamhill County | $3,425 | 0.73% | $471,700 |
| Lincoln County | $3,322 | 0.81% | $410,800 |
| Linn County | $3,261 | 0.87% | $376,400 |
| Clatsop County | $3,236 | 0.69% | $468,300 |
| Jackson County | $3,174 | 0.74% | $430,200 |
| Columbia County | $3,137 | 0.74% | $421,600 |
| Crook County | $2,972 | 0.64% | $467,000 |
| Wasco County | $2,828 | 0.77% | $367,400 |
| Jefferson County | $2,591 | 0.69% | $374,200 |
| Tillamook County | $2,582 | 0.60% | $430,200 |
| Umatilla County | $2,557 | 0.90% | $282,600 |
| Union County | $2,446 | 0.83% | $294,600 |
| Coos County | $2,284 | 0.68% | $337,800 |
| Wallowa County | $2,270 | 0.57% | $394,800 |
| Baker County | $2,239 | 0.78% | $285,600 |
| Josephine County | $2,086 | 0.52% | $404,300 |
| Morrow County | $1,946 | 0.81% | $240,400 |
| Harney County | $1,943 | 0.80% | $242,100 |
| Gilliam County | $1,904 | 1.01% | $189,300 |
| Douglas County | $1,895 | 0.61% | $310,300 |
| Wheeler County | $1,893 | 0.69% | $272,400 |
| Malheur County | $1,860 | 0.75% | $248,900 |
| Curry County | $1,841 | 0.48% | $381,300 |
| Klamath County | $1,752 | 0.62% | $280,400 |
| Grant County | $1,674 | 0.73% | $229,700 |
| Sherman County | $1,588 | 0.75% | $211,800 |
| Lake County | $1,563 | 0.71% | $219,500 |
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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 Oregon. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.