Georgia property tax
South region · 159 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Georgia has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.86% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -20.6% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,372 on a median home worth around $281,138. Georgia ranks #24 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Stewart County is highest at 1.71% and Fannin County is lowest at 0.35%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Georgia property tax at a glance
| Figure | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.86% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.89% |
| Typical median bill | $2,372 |
| Typical median home value | $281,138 |
| Versus US average rate | -20.6% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #24 |
| Counties | 159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Georgia counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Georgia, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 159 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewart County | $907 | $53,000 | 1.71% |
| 2 | Clinch County | $1,205 | $86,300 | 1.40% |
| 3 | Dougherty County | $1,800 | $129,200 | 1.39% |
| 4 | Miller County | $1,640 | $118,300 | 1.39% |
| 5 | Sumter County | $1,616 | $122,300 | 1.32% |
| 6 | Brooks County | $1,513 | $118,100 | 1.28% |
| 7 | Mitchell County | $1,347 | $105,500 | 1.28% |
| 8 | Taliaferro County | $917 | $73,100 | 1.25% |
| 9 | Dooly County | $1,198 | $96,400 | 1.24% |
| 10 | Seminole County | $1,361 | $111,600 | 1.22% |
| 11 | Screven County | $1,444 | $122,300 | 1.18% |
| 12 | Macon County | $1,011 | $87,000 | 1.16% |
| 13 | Crisp County | $1,396 | $120,800 | 1.16% |
| 14 | Calhoun County | $947 | $82,200 | 1.15% |
| 15 | Wilkes County | $1,194 | $105,000 | 1.14% |
| 16 | Turner County | $1,077 | $95,200 | 1.13% |
| 17 | Peach County | $2,092 | $186,100 | 1.12% |
| 18 | Brantley County | $1,028 | $91,800 | 1.12% |
| 19 | Irwin County | $1,174 | $105,300 | 1.11% |
| 20 | Bibb County | $1,826 | $165,800 | 1.10% |
| 21 | Washington County | $1,268 | $115,600 | 1.10% |
| 22 | Terrell County | $1,222 | $111,500 | 1.10% |
| 23 | Telfair County | $1,181 | $108,200 | 1.09% |
| 24 | Talbot County | $1,384 | $127,200 | 1.09% |
| 25 | Worth County | $1,221 | $112,400 | 1.09% |
| 26 | Bleckley County | $1,438 | $132,900 | 1.08% |
| 27 | Ben Hill County | $1,216 | $114,600 | 1.06% |
| 28 | Wilcox County | $753 | $71,200 | 1.06% |
| 29 | Liberty County | $1,897 | $180,200 | 1.05% |
| 30 | Clay County | $966 | $92,500 | 1.04% |
| 31 | Candler County | $1,412 | $135,600 | 1.04% |
| 32 | Evans County | $1,442 | $139,700 | 1.03% |
| 33 | Warren County | $804 | $78,000 | 1.03% |
| 34 | Bacon County | $1,064 | $104,100 | 1.02% |
| 35 | Tattnall County | $1,246 | $122,400 | 1.02% |
| 36 | Lanier County | $1,639 | $161,100 | 1.02% |
| 37 | Webster County | $935 | $92,200 | 1.01% |
| 38 | Ware County | $1,077 | $106,500 | 1.01% |
| 39 | Lee County | $2,273 | $226,900 | 1.00% |
| 40 | Long County | $1,959 | $196,500 | 1.00% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Georgia compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (this state) | 0.86% | $2,372 | -20.6% |
| Oklahoma | 0.84% | $1,614 | -22.1% |
| Oregon | 0.84% | $3,890 | -22.1% |
| Washington | 0.83% | $4,664 | -23.2% |
| Virginia | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
| Florida | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Georgia?
Georgia's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.86% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -20.6% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,372 on a $281,138 home. It ranks #24 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Georgia county has the highest property tax?
In Georgia, Stewart County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.71% (median tax $907). The lowest is Fannin County at 0.35%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Georgia?
Georgia is around average on property tax at a 0.86% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Georgia home is worth about $281,138 and the median bill is around $2,372. Rates vary widely between its 159 counties.
How is the Georgia 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 (0.89%) 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