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Modoc County, California: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

0.68%

41st highest of 58 counties in California

Median home value

$212,000

58th highest in California

Median household income

$56,648

55th highest in California

Population

8,646

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Modoc County, California the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. The median homeowner pays $1,445 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $212,000. 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 Modoc 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 Modoc 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 valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$200,000$1,360$113
$212,000 (county median)$1,450$120
$300,000$2,040$170
$400,000$2,720$227
$500,000$3,400$283

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $212,000 (58th highest in California, 1109th highest nationally) and the median household income is $56,648. Homes cost about 3.7 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $818 a month. 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,403 a year for insurance. For comparison, the California statewide median home value is $761,538.

Counties near Modoc County in the California property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Alpine County0.68%$466,100
Mariposa County0.68%$358,000
Merced County0.68%$368,400
Modoc County0.68%$212,000
San Francisco County0.68%$1,380,500
Orange County0.67%$915,500
Tuolumne County0.67%$406,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Modoc 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 Modoc 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 Modoc County?

The median home value is $212,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Modoc County?

The median household income is $56,648 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).