California Property Tax Calculator
The average effective property tax rate in California is 0.7% of a home’s value — a mid-range in the US. Estimate the annual and monthly bill for any home value below.
Estimate only This uses the state average effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your county, city and school-district rates, assessed value (not always market value) and any exemptions. Verify with your local assessor.
Note Property tax in California is set at the county, city and school-district level, so this statewide average effective rate is an estimate. Your county or city rate differs — verify locally with your assessor or tax collector before relying on any figure.
California property tax by home value (at 0.7%)
| Home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,400 | $117 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $204 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $292 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $438 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,000 | $583 |
Median California home: $734,700 → about $5,124/yr in property tax.
How to estimate property tax in California
- 01 Enter your home’s market value (the default is the California median).
- 02 The 0.7% California average effective rate is pre-filled — replace it with your county/city rate if you know it.
- 03 Read the annual and monthly property tax estimate instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax rate in California?
The average effective property tax rate in California is about 0.7% of a home's value per year. That is a statewide average — property tax is set by counties, cities and school districts, so your local rate can be meaningfully higher or lower. Check your county assessor for the exact rate.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in California?
At California's 0.7% average effective rate, a $350,000 home would owe roughly $2,450 per year, or about $204 per month. Your actual bill depends on your local rate, assessed value and any exemptions.
How is property tax calculated in California?
Property tax is your home's assessed value multiplied by the combined local tax rate (often expressed as a millage rate). This calculator uses market value × the California average effective rate of 0.7% as an estimate. In practice, assessed value may differ from market value and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption) can lower the taxable amount.
What is the median property tax bill in California?
On the California median home value of $734,700, the typical annual property tax is about $5,124 (roughly $429 per month). Homes above or below the median scale up or down with value.
Why does my California property tax bill differ from this estimate?
Because this is a state average. Real property tax rates are set locally, so two homes of equal value in different California counties can have very different bills. Assessment ratios, special assessments, school levies and exemptions all change the final number. Always verify with your county or municipal tax office.
Is this California property tax calculator free?
Yes — it is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded anywhere.
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