In Santa Cruz County, Arizona the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. The median homeowner pays $1,387 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $216,100. That rate is the 5th highest of the 15 Arizona counties with published data, and the 2167th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Santa Cruz County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Arizona statewide average is 0.52%, so Santa Cruz County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,280 | $107 |
| $216,100 (county median) | $1,390 | $116 |
| $300,000 | $1,920 | $160 |
| $400,000 | $2,560 | $213 |
| $500,000 | $3,200 | $267 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $216,100 (8th highest in Arizona, 1052nd highest nationally) and the median household income is $53,614. Homes cost about 4.0 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $781 a month. 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $928 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Arizona statewide median home value is $416,733.
Counties near Santa Cruz County in the Arizona property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz County | 0.71% | $117,600 |
| Yuma County | 0.65% | $195,700 |
| Cochise County | 0.64% | $207,400 |
| Santa Cruz County | 0.64% | $216,100 |
| Navajo County | 0.61% | $186,100 |
| Gila County | 0.54% | $247,000 |
| Graham County | 0.54% | $202,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
The effective property tax rate is 0.64% of home value per year, the 5th highest of 15 counties in Arizona (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Santa Cruz County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.64%, about $1,920 a year (roughly $160 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Santa Cruz County?
The median home value is $216,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Santa Cruz County?
The median household income is $53,614 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).