Nevada property tax
West region · 16 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Nevada has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.49% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -54.6% versus the US average of 1.08%, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The typical bill is about $1,999 on a median home worth around $410,054. Nevada ranks #48 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Mineral County is highest at 0.70% and Storey County is lowest at 0.40%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Nevada property tax at a glance
| Figure | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.49% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.50% |
| Typical median bill | $1,999 |
| Typical median home value | $410,054 |
| Versus US average rate | -54.6% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #48 |
| Counties | 16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Nevada counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Nevada, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral County | $1,231 | $175,000 | 0.70% |
| 2 | Pershing County | $1,159 | $166,200 | 0.70% |
| 3 | Lander County | $1,336 | $210,500 | 0.64% |
| 4 | Esmeralda County | $604 | $102,500 | 0.59% |
| 5 | Churchill County | $1,670 | $298,000 | 0.56% |
| 6 | Lincoln County | $1,135 | $208,900 | 0.54% |
| 7 | Humboldt County | $1,309 | $256,800 | 0.51% |
| 8 | Elko County | $1,434 | $282,400 | 0.51% |
| 9 | Clark County | $1,990 | $400,800 | 0.50% |
| 10 | White Pine County | $968 | $196,700 | 0.49% |
| 11 | Nye County | $1,256 | $266,000 | 0.47% |
| 12 | Lyon County | $1,585 | $342,600 | 0.46% |
| 13 | Washoe County | $2,297 | $496,600 | 0.46% |
| 14 | Douglas County | $2,649 | $587,400 | 0.45% |
| 15 | Carson City | $1,781 | $426,700 | 0.42% |
| 16 | Storey County | $1,578 | $393,100 | 0.40% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Nevada compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada (this state) | 0.49% | $1,999 | -54.6% |
| Colorado | 0.48% | $2,494 | -55.8% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Nevada?
Nevada's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.49% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -54.6% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,999 on a $410,054 home. It ranks #48 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Nevada county has the highest property tax?
In Nevada, Mineral County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.70% (median tax $1,231). The lowest is Storey County at 0.40%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Nevada?
Nevada is among the lowest on property tax at a 0.49% effective rate, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The median Nevada home is worth about $410,054 and the median bill is around $1,999. Rates vary widely between its 16 counties.
How is the Nevada 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 (0.50%) 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