In Merced County, California the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. The median homeowner pays $2,487 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $368,400. That rate is the 41st highest of the 58 California counties with published data, and the 2027th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Merced County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The California statewide average is 0.71%, so Merced County is below 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 | $1,360 | $113 |
| $300,000 | $2,040 | $170 |
| $368,400 (county median) | $2,490 | $207 |
| $400,000 | $2,720 | $227 |
| $500,000 | $3,400 | $283 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $368,400 (39th highest in California, 289th highest nationally) and the median household income is $65,044. Homes cost about 5.7 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,284 a month. 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,015 a year for insurance. For comparison, the California statewide median home value is $761,538.
Counties near Merced County in the California property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County | 0.69% | $768,400 |
| Alpine County | 0.68% | $466,100 |
| Mariposa County | 0.68% | $358,000 |
| Merced County | 0.68% | $368,400 |
| Modoc County | 0.68% | $212,000 |
| San Francisco County | 0.68% | $1,380,500 |
| Orange County | 0.67% | $915,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Merced County, California?
The effective property tax rate is 0.68% of home value per year, the 41st highest of 58 counties in California (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Merced County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.68%, about $2,040 a year (roughly $170 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Merced County?
The median home value is $368,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Merced County?
The median household income is $65,044 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).