In Lincoln County, Oregon the effective property tax rate is 0.84%. The median homeowner pays $3,241 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $387,700. That rate is the 13th highest of the 36 Oregon counties with published data, and the 1546th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $1,680 | $140 |
| $300,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $387,700 (county median) | $3,240 | $270 |
| $400,000 | $3,360 | $280 |
| $500,000 | $4,200 | $350 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $387,700 (15th highest in Oregon, 248th highest nationally) and the median household income is $61,314. Homes cost about 6.3 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,150 a month. 71.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $974 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Oregon statewide median home value is $492,753.
Counties near Lincoln County in the Oregon property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | 0.87% | $577,900 |
| Washington County | 0.87% | $558,500 |
| Lane County | 0.86% | $395,800 |
| Lincoln County | 0.84% | $387,700 |
| Polk County | 0.84% | $419,500 |
| Wasco County | 0.84% | $332,500 |
| Morrow County | 0.82% | $229,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate is 0.84% of home value per year, the 13th highest of 36 counties in Oregon (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Lincoln County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.84%, about $2,520 a year (roughly $210 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County?
The median home value is $387,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
The median household income is $61,314 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).