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Newport Beach, California property tax

Note: the US Census caps this figure at "$10,000 or more", so the real median is $10,000 or higher and the effective rate shown is a minimum.

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 Newport Beach, California paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $2,000,001, an effective rate of at least about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#66 lowest of 895California places we cover

0.66%Orange County overall
Median tax paid
$10,000+
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$2,000,001
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.50%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.4%
of $156,867 median household income
Owner costs
$4,001/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Newport Beach vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Newport Beach0.50%
Orange County0.66%
California0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Newport Beach$10,000+
Orange County$6,330
California$5,124
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Newport Beach

At the local 0.50%+ effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$750$63
$250,000$1,250$104
$350,000$1,750$146
$500,000$2,500$208

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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 Newport Beach, California?

Homeowners in Newport Beach, California paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $2,000,001, an effective rate of at least about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $1,250 a year at the 0.50% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Newport Beach higher than the rest of California?

Newport Beach ranks #66 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. Orange County overall is 0.66%.

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