In DeKalb County, Georgia the effective property tax rate is 0.92%. The median homeowner pays $3,046 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $331,400. That rate is the 66th highest of the 159 Georgia counties with published data, and the 1363rd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in DeKalb County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Georgia statewide average is 0.81%, so DeKalb 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 | $1,840 | $153 |
| $300,000 | $2,760 | $230 |
| $331,400 (county median) | $3,050 | $254 |
| $400,000 | $3,680 | $307 |
| $500,000 | $4,600 | $383 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $331,400 (10th highest in Georgia, 383rd highest nationally) and the median household income is $77,683. Homes cost about 4.3 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,591 a month. 58.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,504 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Georgia statewide median home value is $329,115.
Counties near DeKalb County in the Georgia property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | 0.93% | $146,200 |
| Jeff Davis County | 0.93% | $109,300 |
| Meriwether County | 0.93% | $154,600 |
| DeKalb County | 0.92% | $331,400 |
| Henry County | 0.92% | $277,400 |
| Johnson County | 0.92% | $91,200 |
| Pierce County | 0.92% | $132,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in DeKalb County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate is 0.92% of home value per year, the 66th highest of 159 counties in Georgia (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in DeKalb County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.92%, about $2,760 a year (roughly $230 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in DeKalb County?
The median home value is $331,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in DeKalb County?
The median household income is $77,683 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).