Oregon Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 36 counties in OR.
The average median property tax in Oregon is $2,745/year, which is 43% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $357,142. Taxes range from $1,407 in Lake County to $5,061 in Multnomah County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,745
+43% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$357,142
+69% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
-18% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in Oregon
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Highest Property Taxes in Oregon
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
All Counties in Oregon (36)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baker County | $2,184 | 0.88% |
| Benton County | $4,713 | 0.98% |
| Clackamas County | $5,051 | 0.87% |
| Clatsop County | $3,084 | 0.70% |
| Columbia County | $2,948 | 0.75% |
| Coos County | $2,243 | 0.74% |
| Crook County | $2,703 | 0.64% |
| Curry County | $1,948 | 0.53% |
| Deschutes County | $3,670 | 0.62% |
| Douglas County | $1,869 | 0.66% |
| Gilliam County | $1,597 | 1.01% |
| Grant County | $1,713 | 0.76% |
| Harney County | $1,845 | 0.97% |
| Hood River County | $3,359 | 0.59% |
| Jackson County | $3,032 | 0.76% |
| Jefferson County | $2,506 | 0.74% |
| Josephine County | $2,023 | 0.53% |
| Klamath County | $1,734 | 0.68% |
| Lake County | $1,407 | 0.64% |
| Lane County | $3,417 | 0.86% |
| Lincoln County | $3,241 | 0.84% |
| Linn County | $3,130 | 0.91% |
| Malheur County | $1,799 | 0.81% |
| Marion County | $3,382 | 0.88% |
| Morrow County | $1,885 | 0.82% |
| Multnomah County | $5,061 | 0.96% |
| Polk County | $3,534 | 0.84% |
| Sherman County | $1,436 | 0.69% |
| Tillamook County | $2,449 | 0.60% |
| Umatilla County | $2,534 | 0.99% |
| Union County | $2,307 | 0.89% |
| Wallowa County | $2,173 | 0.58% |
| Wasco County | $2,784 | 0.84% |
| Washington County | $4,852 | 0.87% |
| Wheeler County | $1,884 | 0.73% |
| Yamhill County | $3,318 | 0.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Oregon? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Oregon is $2,745 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.78%.
How does Oregon compare to the national average? ▼
Oregon property taxes are 43% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,745 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Oregon has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Lake County has the lowest median property tax in Oregon at $1,407 per year with an effective rate of 0.64%. The highest is Multnomah County at $5,061.
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.