Arizona property tax
West region · 15 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Arizona has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -50.4% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,882 on a median home worth around $363,229. Arizona ranks #44 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Apache County is highest at 0.84% and Greenlee County is lowest at 0.36%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Arizona property tax at a glance
| Figure | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.54% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.54% |
| Typical median bill | $1,882 |
| Typical median home value | $363,229 |
| Versus US average rate | -50.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #44 |
| Counties | 15 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Arizona counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Arizona, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apache County | $574 | $68,500 | 0.84% |
| 2 | Pima County | $2,248 | $286,900 | 0.78% |
| 3 | La Paz County | $831 | $117,600 | 0.71% |
| 4 | Yuma County | $1,281 | $195,700 | 0.66% |
| 5 | Santa Cruz County | $1,387 | $216,100 | 0.64% |
| 6 | Cochise County | $1,325 | $207,400 | 0.64% |
| 7 | Navajo County | $1,126 | $186,100 | 0.60% |
| 8 | Graham County | $1,094 | $202,700 | 0.54% |
| 9 | Gila County | $1,331 | $247,000 | 0.54% |
| 10 | Pinal County | $1,615 | $312,100 | 0.52% |
| 11 | Coconino County | $2,008 | $413,200 | 0.49% |
| 12 | Mohave County | $1,229 | $253,200 | 0.48% |
| 13 | Maricopa County | $1,965 | $414,700 | 0.47% |
| 14 | Yavapai County | $1,734 | $392,900 | 0.44% |
| 15 | Greenlee County | $489 | $136,300 | 0.36% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Arizona compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (this state) | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| West Virginia | 0.54% | $866 | -49.9% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Arizona?
Arizona's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -50.4% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,882 on a $363,229 home. It ranks #44 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Arizona county has the highest property tax?
In Arizona, Apache County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.84% (median tax $574). The lowest is Greenlee County at 0.36%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Arizona?
Arizona is low on property tax at a 0.54% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Arizona home is worth about $363,229 and the median bill is around $1,882. Rates vary widely between its 15 counties.
How is the Arizona property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.54%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20