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The average effective property tax rate in California is 0.71%. On a home valued at $750,000 (the state median), this equates to approximately $5,325 per year in property taxes.
Property taxes in California are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate. The effective rate averages 0.71% statewide, though rates vary by county and municipality.
California's average effective property tax rate of 0.71% is near the national average. The national average effective property tax rate is approximately 1.1%.