Oregon Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 36 counties in OR.
The average median property tax in Oregon is $2,848/year, which is 43% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $386,692. Taxes range from $1,563 in Lake County to $5,301 in Multnomah County.
What This Data Tells Us About Oregon
Across 36 counties in Oregon, the average median property tax is $2,848 per year, 43% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.74% on a median home value of $386,692 reflects how Oregon's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
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 ($386,692) 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.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.74% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Oregon has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in Oregon (36)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baker County | $2,239 | 0.78% |
| Benton County | $4,884 | 0.95% |
| Clackamas County | $5,171 | 0.85% |
| Clatsop County | $3,236 | 0.69% |
| Columbia County | $3,137 | 0.74% |
| Coos County | $2,284 | 0.68% |
| Crook County | $2,972 | 0.64% |
| Curry County | $1,841 | 0.48% |
| Deschutes County | $3,807 | 0.58% |
| Douglas County | $1,895 | 0.61% |
| Gilliam County | $1,904 | 1.01% |
| Grant County | $1,674 | 0.73% |
| Harney County | $1,943 | 0.80% |
| Hood River County | $3,515 | 0.53% |
| Jackson County | $3,174 | 0.74% |
| Jefferson County | $2,591 | 0.69% |
| Josephine County | $2,086 | 0.52% |
| Klamath County | $1,752 | 0.62% |
| Lake County | $1,563 | 0.71% |
| Lane County | $3,536 | 0.82% |
| Lincoln County | $3,322 | 0.81% |
| Linn County | $3,261 | 0.87% |
| Malheur County | $1,860 | 0.75% |
| Marion County | $3,490 | 0.84% |
| Morrow County | $1,946 | 0.81% |
| Multnomah County | $5,301 | 0.96% |
| Polk County | $3,634 | 0.80% |
| Sherman County | $1,588 | 0.75% |
| Tillamook County | $2,582 | 0.60% |
| Umatilla County | $2,557 | 0.90% |
| Union County | $2,446 | 0.83% |
| Wallowa County | $2,270 | 0.57% |
| Wasco County | $2,828 | 0.77% |
| Washington County | $4,929 | 0.84% |
| Wheeler County | $1,893 | 0.69% |
| Yamhill County | $3,425 | 0.73% |
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