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Maryland property tax: Census indicators
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $4,093 and median home value of $419,900 for owner-occupied homes in Maryland. Their ratio is 0.97 %, about the same as the national ratio.
Historical Census medians in Maryland
| Owner-occupied housing measure | 2020-2024 ACS |
|---|---|
| Median yearly real estate taxes paid | $4,093 |
| Median home value | $419,900 |
| Ratio of the two medians | 0.97 % |
This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.
Maryland Census property tax indicators by county
24 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Baltimore city (1.46 %). Lowest: Talbot County (0.65 %).
| County | Census ratio | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 1.46 % | $3,354 | $229,600 |
| Howard County | 1.17 % | $6,987 | $597,900 |
| Prince George's County | 1.12 % | $4,771 | $426,000 |
| Baltimore County | 1.07 % | $3,736 | $349,300 |
| Allegany County | 1.06 % | $1,636 | $154,900 |
| Charles County | 1.01 % | $4,339 | $428,500 |
| Frederick County | 0.99 % | $4,584 | $464,600 |
| Dorchester County | 0.94 % | $2,456 | $262,400 |
| Somerset County | 0.92 % | $1,591 | $173,200 |
| Carroll County | 0.91 % | $3,934 | $434,000 |
| Kent County | 0.91 % | $3,025 | $330,900 |
| Caroline County | 0.90 % | $2,619 | $290,100 |
| Cecil County | 0.89 % | $3,068 | $343,400 |
| Harford County | 0.89 % | $3,448 | $386,400 |
| Montgomery County | 0.87 % | $5,539 | $640,300 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85 % | $3,957 | $467,900 |
| Wicomico County | 0.85 % | $2,171 | $254,700 |
| Calvert County | 0.84 % | $3,885 | $460,200 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.84 % | $3,424 | $407,600 |
| Washington County | 0.84 % | $2,481 | $296,100 |
| Garrett County | 0.78 % | $1,836 | $235,300 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.78 % | $3,623 | $462,700 |
| Worcester County | 0.73 % | $2,738 | $374,700 |
| Talbot County | 0.65 % | $2,647 | $409,700 |
Questions
What does the Maryland Census property tax indicator mean?
It is 0.97 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($4,093) divided by median home value ($419,900) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is about the same as the national ratio and ranks 22nd among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.
Which county in Maryland has the highest Census ratio?
Baltimore city, at 1.46 % (median bill $3,354). The lowest is Talbot County, at 0.65 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.
Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Maryland?
No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.
About the data
Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.
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Last updated November 7, 2026.