California property tax, in one number.
The typical California homeowner pays $2,963 a year on a $346,800 home. That's close to the St. Mary's County rate (0.84%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxCalifornia at a glance
California is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in St. Mary's County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $3,111, versus $2,910 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.5% of the median household income of $119,855.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in St. Mary's County
California compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2,963 | $346,800 | 0.85% |
| St. Mary's County | $3,424 | $407,600 | 0.84% |
| Maryland | $4,093 | $419,900 | 0.97% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in St. Mary's County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- St. Mary's County0.84% · $3,424
- Lexington Park0.85% · $2,624
- Charles County1.01% · $4,339
- Dorchester County0.94% · $2,456
- Somerset County0.92% · $1,591
- Calvert County0.84% · $3,885
- Westmoreland County0.60% · $1,628
- Northumberland County0.47% · $1,645
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in California?
The effective rate is about 0.85%. The median homeowner pays $2,963 a year on a home worth a median $346,800 (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 $350,000 home in California?
About $2,975 a year, or roughly $248 a month, at California's average effective rate of 0.85%. 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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