Atlanta property tax, in one number.
The typical Atlanta homeowner pays $4,231 a year on a $439,600 home. That's above the Fulton County rate (0.88%) and close to the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $2,475 in 2015 to $4,663 in 2024 (+88%), while home values rose 92%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $4,489, versus $3,500 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 4.9% of the median household income of $85,652.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Fulton County
Atlanta compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $4,231 | $439,600 | 0.96% |
| Fulton County | $4,033 | $458,800 | 0.88% |
| Georgia | $2,341 | $303,300 | 0.77% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Fulton County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Fulton County0.88% · $4,033
- Sandy Springs0.90% · $5,553
- Fairburn0.87% · $2,352
- Milton0.82% · $6,509
- Union City0.81% · $1,996
- Johns Creek0.80% · $5,007
- Alpharetta0.79% · $5,142
- Roswell0.77% · $4,383
- South Fulton0.69% · $2,146
- East Point0.63% · $1,773
- Gwinnett County0.95% · $3,617
- DeKalb County0.93% · $3,310
- Clayton County0.87% · $1,933
- Fayette County0.75% · $3,285
- Douglas County0.75% · $2,212
- Forsyth County0.73% · $4,020
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Atlanta?
The effective rate is about 0.96%. The median homeowner pays $4,231 a year on a home worth a median $439,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $450,000 home in Atlanta?
About $4,320 a year, or roughly $360 a month, at Atlanta's average effective rate of 0.96%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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