In Deschutes County, Oregon the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. The median homeowner pays $3,670 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $596,000. That rate is the 31st highest of the 36 Oregon counties with published data, and the 2242nd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Deschutes County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Oregon statewide average is 0.83%, so Deschutes 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 | $1,240 | $103 |
| $300,000 | $1,860 | $155 |
| $400,000 | $2,480 | $207 |
| $500,000 | $3,100 | $258 |
| $596,000 (county median) | $3,670 | $306 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $596,000 (1st highest in Oregon, 69th highest nationally) and the median household income is $87,640. Homes cost about 6.8 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,674 a month. 70.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,029 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Oregon statewide median home value is $492,753.
Counties near Deschutes County in the Oregon property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 0.66% | $283,200 |
| Crook County | 0.64% | $423,300 |
| Lake County | 0.64% | $219,400 |
| Deschutes County | 0.62% | $596,000 |
| Tillamook County | 0.60% | $408,600 |
| Hood River County | 0.59% | $571,200 |
| Wallowa County | 0.58% | $371,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Deschutes County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate is 0.62% of home value per year, the 31st highest of 36 counties in Oregon (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Deschutes County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.62%, about $1,860 a year (roughly $155 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Deschutes County?
The median home value is $596,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Deschutes County?
The median household income is $87,640 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).