Baker County, Florida property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.64%

Homeowners in Baker County, Florida paid a median $1,631 a year in property tax on a median home worth $256,700, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#22 lowest of 67Florida counties by effective rate

0.76%Florida statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,631
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$256,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.64%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.0%
of $79,836 median household income
Owner costs
$1,528/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Baker County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Baker County0.64%
Florida0.76%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Baker County$1,631
Florida$2,730
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.64% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$953$79
$250,000$1,588$132
$350,000$2,224$185
$500,000$3,177$265

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Baker County, Florida?

Homeowners in Baker County, Florida paid a median $1,631 a year in property tax on a median home worth $256,700, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Baker County?

About $1,906 a year ($159 a month) at the 0.64% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Baker County property tax high?

It ranks #22 lowest of 67 Florida counties. The state median effective rate is 0.76% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Baker County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Baker County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.