Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Sarah Chen

How Are Property Taxes Calculated?

Formula

Property tax is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local tax rate.

Rates vary significantly by location. The national average is approximately 1.1% of home value.

Common use cases:

  • Estimating homeownership costs
  • Budgeting for property tax escrow
  • Comparing tax rates across areas

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Sarah Chen

Financial Analyst, CFA

Sarah is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in investment management and financial modeling. She specializes in retirement planning and compound interest calculations.

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