Maryland homeowners paid a median $4,093 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.97%. The lowest county is Talbot County (0.65%) and the highest is Baltimore city (1.46%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 24 Maryland counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot County | $2,647 | $409,700 | 0.65% |
| 2 | Worcester County | $2,738 | $374,700 | 0.73% |
| 3 | Garrett County | $1,836 | $235,300 | 0.78% |
| 4 | Queen Anne's County | $3,623 | $462,700 | 0.78% |
| 5 | Washington County | $2,481 | $296,100 | 0.84% |
| 6 | St. Mary's County | $3,424 | $407,600 | 0.84% |
| 7 | Calvert County | $3,885 | $460,200 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Anne Arundel County | $3,957 | $467,900 | 0.85% |
| 9 | Wicomico County | $2,171 | $254,700 | 0.85% |
| 10 | Montgomery County | $5,539 | $640,300 | 0.87% |
| 11 | Harford County | $3,448 | $386,400 | 0.89% |
| 12 | Cecil County | $3,068 | $343,400 | 0.89% |
| 13 | Caroline County | $2,619 | $290,100 | 0.90% |
| 14 | Carroll County | $3,934 | $434,000 | 0.91% |
| 15 | Kent County | $3,025 | $330,900 | 0.91% |
| 16 | Somerset County | $1,591 | $173,200 | 0.92% |
| 17 | Dorchester County | $2,456 | $262,400 | 0.94% |
| 18 | Frederick County | $4,584 | $464,600 | 0.99% |
| 19 | Charles County | $4,339 | $428,500 | 1.01% |
| 20 | Allegany County | $1,636 | $154,900 | 1.06% |
| 21 | Baltimore County | $3,736 | $349,300 | 1.07% |
| 22 | Prince George's County | $4,771 | $426,000 | 1.12% |
| 23 | Howard County | $6,987 | $597,900 | 1.17% |
| 24 | Baltimore city | $3,354 | $229,600 | 1.46% |
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 Maryland
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Baltimore pop. 573,243
- Columbia pop. 104,338
- Germantown pop. 90,719
- Frederick pop. 83,395
- Waldorf pop. 82,943
- Silver Spring pop. 81,462
- Ellicott City pop. 75,257
- Glen Burnie pop. 72,590
- Gaithersburg pop. 69,825
- Bethesda pop. 69,397
- Montgomery County pop. 1,065,949
- Prince George's County pop. 959,754
- Baltimore County pop. 850,796
- Anne Arundel County pop. 598,166
- Baltimore city pop. 573,243
- Howard County pop. 336,328
- Frederick County pop. 287,048
- Harford County pop. 263,757
- Carroll County pop. 175,321
- Charles County pop. 170,527
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Maryland?
Talbot County, with a median effective rate of 0.65% ($2,647 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Maryland?
Baltimore city at 1.46% ($3,354 median tax).
How much is property tax in Maryland?
Maryland homeowners paid a median $4,093 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.97%. The lowest county is Talbot County (0.65%) and the highest is Baltimore city (1.46%) (Census 2020–2024).