Property taxMarylandCensus ACS 2020–2024
Maryland property tax rates by county
Homeowners in Maryland pay a median $4,093 a year in property tax, 0.97% of the median home value.The median home is worth $419,900. Maryland ranks 22nd of 51 (50 states and DC, 1 = highest rate); its rate is about the same as the US rate (0.94%). Across its 24 counties the rate runs from 0.65% in Talbot County to 1.46% in Baltimore City.
Compared with other states
Maryland's property tax rate is about the same as the US rate
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value). Grey ticks: the other 50 states and DC.
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Estimate your property tax in Maryland
Pick a county, or keep the state rate. Home value × the effective rate.
$341 a month at 0.97%, the effective rate for Maryland.
| At the US rate (0.94%) | $3,936 |
An estimate from Census averages, not your bill. Your tax depends on your assessed value, local levies and any exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) you claim.
Property tax rates across Maryland's counties
Baltimore City has Maryland's highest rate, 1.46%; Talbot County the lowest, 0.65%
Effective rate of each of 24 counties, highest to lowest; dashed line: Maryland as a whole
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Highest rates
| Baltimore City | 1.46% |
| Howard County | 1.17% |
| Prince George's County | 1.12% |
| Baltimore County | 1.07% |
| Allegany County | 1.06% |
Lowest rates
| Talbot County | 0.65% |
| Worcester County | 0.73% |
| Garrett County | 0.78% |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.78% |
| Washington County | 0.84% |
Every county in Maryland
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| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1.46% | $3,354 | $229,600 | 121,471 |
| Howard County | 1.17% | $6,987 | $597,900 | 86,533 |
| Prince George's County | 1.12% | $4,771 | $426,000 | 216,692 |
| Baltimore County | 1.07% | $3,736 | $349,300 | 220,908 |
| Allegany County | 1.06% | $1,636 | $154,900 | 19,363 |
| Charles County | 1.01% | $4,339 | $428,500 | 49,958 |
| Frederick County | 0.99% | $4,584 | $464,600 | 80,595 |
| Dorchester County | 0.94% | $2,456 | $262,400 | 8,882 |
| Somerset County | 0.92% | $1,591 | $173,200 | 6,104 |
| Kent County | 0.91% | $3,025 | $330,900 | 6,161 |
| Carroll County | 0.91% | $3,934 | $434,000 | 54,223 |
| Caroline County | 0.90% | $2,619 | $290,100 | 8,978 |
| Cecil County | 0.89% | $3,068 | $343,400 | 30,557 |
| Harford County | 0.89% | $3,448 | $386,400 | 81,092 |
| Montgomery County | 0.87% | $5,539 | $640,300 | 254,139 |
| Wicomico County | 0.85% | $2,171 | $254,700 | 25,203 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,957 | $467,900 | 168,852 |
| Calvert County | 0.84% | $3,885 | $460,200 | 29,183 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.84% | $3,424 | $407,600 | 31,049 |
| Washington County | 0.84% | $2,481 | $296,100 | 39,936 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.78% | $3,623 | $462,700 | 16,505 |
| Garrett County | 0.78% | $1,836 | $235,300 | 10,027 |
| Worcester County | 0.73% | $2,738 | $374,700 | 18,817 |
| Talbot County | 0.65% | $2,647 | $409,700 | 12,337 |
What homeowners pay
67% of Maryland homeowners pay $3,000 or more a year (US 49%)
Owner-occupied homes by yearly real estate taxes paid
| Yearly property tax paid | Share of homeowners |
|---|---|
| No real estate taxes paid | 4% |
| Less than $800 | 3% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 5% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 6% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 15% |
| $3,000 or more | 67% |
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25102.
Median tax with a mortgage: $4,195; without: $3,856.
Five years earlier
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median property tax paid | $3,430 | $4,093 | +19% |
| Median home value | $314,800 | $419,900 | +33% |
| Effective rate | 1.09% | 0.97% | -0.11 pts |
Nearby states
| State | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| New Jersey median $9,590 | 2.11% |
| Connecticut median $6,643 | 1.81% |
| New York median $6,582 | 1.55% |
| Maryland median $4,093 | 0.97% |
| Virginia median $2,790 | 0.73% |
| District of Columbia median $4,312 | 0.58% |
| Delaware median $1,768 | 0.50% |
Where to check your own bill
Property tax in Maryland is assessed and billed locally. State rules, exemptions and relief programs: Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, real property.
Questions and answers
- What is the property tax rate in Maryland?
- The effective rate is 0.97%: a median $4,093 a year on a median home value of $419,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024). It ranks 22nd of the 50 states and DC.
- How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Maryland?
- About $2,924 a year at the state's effective rate; it varies by county, from $1,938 in Talbot County to $4,382 in Baltimore City.
- Which county in Maryland has the highest property tax?
- By effective rate, Baltimore City (1.46%). By median bill, Howard County ($6,987). The lowest rate is in Talbot County (0.65%).
- Does this include all property taxes?
- It is the real estate tax that owner-occupants report paying on their home. Business property, renters' indirect costs and personal property taxes on cars are not included.
Related
- Property taxes by stateranking
- Property tax calculatorany US county
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- Maryland income tax calculatortake-home pay
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Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (released December 2025), tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid by mortgage status), B25077 (median value), B25102 (mortgage status by real estate taxes paid), B25090 and B25082 (aggregate taxes paid and aggregate value) and B25003 (tenure). Owner-occupied homes. Public domain.
- Five years earlier: ACS 2015–2019 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Dollars are nominal.
- Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value. Taxes are what homeowners report paying for the year; values are what they say the home would sell for. Where the Census Bureau caps the median tax at “$10,000+”, the rate is total taxes paid ÷ total home value instead. ± figures are the Census 90% margins of error.
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