Homeowners in Orange County, California paid a median $6,330 a year in property tax on a median home worth $962,600, an effective rate of at least about 0.66% (Census 2020–2024).
0.70%California statewide · US 0.94%
How Orange County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.66%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $986 | $82 |
| $250,000 | $1,644 | $137 |
| $350,000 | $2,302 | $192 |
| $500,000 | $3,288 | $274 |
Cities and towns in Orange County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | $5,363 | $831,200 | 0.65% |
| Santa Ana | $3,997 | $713,000 | 0.56% |
| Irvine | $9,543 | $1,191,500 | 0.80% |
| Huntington Beach | $6,234 | $1,100,000 | 0.57% |
| Garden Grove | $5,087 | $814,100 | 0.62% |
| Fullerton | $5,697 | $902,600 | 0.63% |
| Orange | $6,215 | $945,800 | 0.66% |
| Costa Mesa | $6,839 | $1,115,100 | 0.61% |
| Mission Viejo | $5,876 | $1,009,600 | 0.58% |
| Westminster | $5,217 | $858,300 | 0.61% |
| Lake Forest | $5,812 | $937,000 | 0.62% |
| Newport Beach | $10,000+ | $2,000,001 | 0.50% |
| Buena Park | $4,926 | $838,800 | 0.59% |
| Tustin | $6,725 | $950,400 | 0.71% |
| Yorba Linda | $8,367 | $1,147,100 | 0.73% |
| Laguna Niguel | $7,206 | $1,190,900 | 0.61% |
| San Clemente | $8,160 | $1,398,400 | 0.58% |
| La Habra | $4,892 | $781,600 | 0.63% |
| Fountain Valley | $5,975 | $1,072,300 | 0.56% |
| Placentia | $6,159 | $921,000 | 0.67% |
| Aliso Viejo | $6,034 | $917,900 | 0.66% |
| Cypress | $6,066 | $913,900 | 0.66% |
| Brea | $6,740 | $922,300 | 0.73% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | $6,413 | $971,200 | 0.66% |
| Stanton | $3,930 | $579,300 | 0.68% |
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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 Orange County, California?
Homeowners in Orange County, California paid a median $6,330 a year in property tax on a median home worth $962,600, an effective rate of at least about 0.66% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Orange County?
About $1,973 a year ($164 a month) at the 0.66% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Orange County property tax high?
It ranks #14 lowest of 58 California counties. The state median effective rate is 0.70% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Orange County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Orange County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.