Maryland property tax
South region · 24 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Maryland has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.04% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -4.0% versus the US average of 1.08%, above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $4,155 on a median home worth around $412,644. Maryland ranks #21 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Baltimore city is highest at 1.48% and Talbot County is lowest at 0.66%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Maryland property tax at a glance
| Figure | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.04% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.94% |
| Typical median bill | $4,155 |
| Typical median home value | $412,644 |
| Versus US average rate | -4.0% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #21 |
| Counties | 24 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Maryland counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Maryland, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore city | $3,236 | $219,300 | 1.48% |
| 2 | Howard County | $6,814 | $576,700 | 1.18% |
| 3 | Prince George's County | $4,662 | $404,300 | 1.15% |
| 4 | Baltimore County | $3,645 | $330,000 | 1.10% |
| 5 | Allegany County | $1,609 | $149,200 | 1.08% |
| 6 | Charles County | $4,179 | $402,300 | 1.04% |
| 7 | Frederick County | $4,463 | $437,700 | 1.02% |
| 8 | Cecil County | $3,059 | $311,800 | 0.98% |
| 9 | Somerset County | $1,603 | $164,300 | 0.98% |
| 10 | Dorchester County | $2,399 | $252,300 | 0.95% |
| 11 | Carroll County | $3,837 | $406,400 | 0.94% |
| 12 | Kent County | $2,896 | $307,100 | 0.94% |
| 13 | Harford County | $3,424 | $367,300 | 0.93% |
| 14 | Caroline County | $2,513 | $272,400 | 0.92% |
| 15 | Wicomico County | $2,120 | $238,900 | 0.89% |
| 16 | Washington County | $2,444 | $275,900 | 0.89% |
| 17 | Calvert County | $3,858 | $440,200 | 0.88% |
| 18 | Montgomery County | $5,341 | $615,200 | 0.87% |
| 19 | St. Mary's County | $3,392 | $390,900 | 0.87% |
| 20 | Anne Arundel County | $3,836 | $450,300 | 0.85% |
| 21 | Garrett County | $1,792 | $217,000 | 0.83% |
| 22 | Queen Anne's County | $3,503 | $441,800 | 0.79% |
| 23 | Worcester County | $2,629 | $348,100 | 0.76% |
| 24 | Talbot County | $2,623 | $398,300 | 0.66% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Maryland compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (this state) | 1.04% | $4,155 | -4.0% |
| Minnesota | 1.05% | $3,274 | -2.7% |
| North Dakota | 1.01% | $2,466 | -6.6% |
| Alaska | 1.10% | $3,717 | +1.7% |
| Massachusetts | 1.11% | $5,837 | +2.7% |
| South Dakota | 1.12% | $2,575 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Maryland?
Maryland's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.04% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -4.0% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $4,155 on a $412,644 home. It ranks #21 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Maryland county has the highest property tax?
In Maryland, Baltimore city has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.48% (median tax $3,236). The lowest is Talbot County at 0.66%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Maryland?
Maryland is above average on property tax at a 1.04% effective rate, above the US average effective rate. The median Maryland home is worth about $412,644 and the median bill is around $4,155. Rates vary widely between its 24 counties.
How is the Maryland 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 (0.94%) 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