Homeowners in Burke County, Georgia paid a median $1,025 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,600, an effective rate of about 0.68% (Census 2020–2024).
0.77%Georgia statewide · US 0.94%
How Burke County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.68% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,014 | $85 |
| $250,000 | $1,690 | $141 |
| $350,000 | $2,366 | $197 |
| $500,000 | $3,381 | $282 |
Cities and towns in Burke County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | $1,171 | $161,500 | 0.73% |
| Vidette | $199 | $-666,666,666 | -0.00% |
| Gough | $199 | $9,999 | 1.99% |
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Related
- Georgia property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Murray County, GA0.68% effective
- Putnam County, GA0.68% effective
- Cobb County, GA0.67% effective
- Cherokee County, GA0.69% effective
- Gordon County, GA0.69% effective
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Georgia
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Atlanta pop. 505,268
- Columbus pop. 203,711
- Augusta-Richmond County pop. 201,528
- Macon-Bibb County pop. 156,578
- Savannah pop. 147,898
- Athens-Clarke County pop. 127,345
- South Fulton pop. 110,471
- Sandy Springs pop. 107,087
- Roswell pop. 92,621
- Warner Robins pop. 82,990
- Fulton County pop. 1,076,561
- Gwinnett County pop. 979,864
- Cobb County pop. 775,208
- DeKalb County pop. 765,351
- Chatham County pop. 300,879
- Clayton County pop. 298,924
- Cherokee County pop. 281,032
- Forsyth County pop. 267,287
- Henry County pop. 249,960
- Hall County pop. 212,705
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Burke County, Georgia?
Homeowners in Burke County, Georgia paid a median $1,025 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,600, an effective rate of about 0.68% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Burke County?
About $2,028 a year ($169 a month) at the 0.68% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Burke County property tax high?
It ranks #24 lowest of 159 Georgia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.77% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Burke County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Burke County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.