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Mobile, Alabama 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
0.50%

Homeowners in Mobile, Alabama paid a median $968 a year in property tax on a median home worth $193,300, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#218 lowest of 251Alabama places we cover

0.47%Mobile County overall
Median tax paid
$968
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$193,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.50%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $53,558 median household income
Owner costs
$1,409/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Mobile vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Mobile0.50%
Mobile County0.47%
Alabama0.38%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Mobile$968
Mobile County$888
Alabama$788
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Mobile

At the local 0.50% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$751$63
$250,000$1,252$104
$350,000$1,753$146
$500,000$2,504$209

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Nearby and related

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 Mobile, Alabama?

Homeowners in Mobile, Alabama paid a median $968 a year in property tax on a median home worth $193,300, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Mobile?

About $1,252 a year at the 0.50% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Mobile higher than the rest of Alabama?

Mobile ranks #218 lowest of 251 Alabama places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.38%. Mobile County overall is 0.47%.

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